Parashot

Digital Humanies tools used for the weekly Parasha (Torah portion of the week).

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Parasha #25: Tzav (צַו)

Reading passages

Torah: Lev. 6:1-8:36    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת צַו)
Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23

Summary

Parasha Tzav continues the discussion of the sacrificial system, providing additional details and regulations for the priests regarding the burnt offering, grain offering, sin offering, guilt offering, and peace offering. It emphasizes the procedures for maintaining the altar fire, the handling of sacrificial parts, and the consumption of offerings by the priests. The portion also describes the seven-day ordination ceremony of Aaron and his sons, highlighting the consecration of the priests and their responsibilities in the Mishkan.

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Hebcal

Additional details about Jewish calendar and holiday information, offering users a resource for tracking Hebrew dates, candle lighting times, and other relevant information in the Jewish calendar. Hebcal entry for parasha Tzav.