Understand bible verses more clearly using popular bible commentaries from. The menorah was lit every afternoon and would burn throughout the night. For the full text in english and hebrew, click here. Tetzaveh 5774 the counterpoint of leadership rabbi sacks. That is dramatized in this weeks parsha, focussing as it does on the role of the priest to the exclusion of that of the prophet. The priest is attired in the breastplate of judgment, which is an embodiment of nukva, and he wears this over his chest. In this torah portion, god appoints aaron and his sons as priests. This weeks torah portion parsha brought to life aleph. Tetzaveh is the first parsha since the beginning of the book of exodus in which moses name is missing. And esther is one of only two books of the bible where the name of god does not. Parsha summary haftorah summary haftorah commentary legacy drasha r.
The lamp of god the law will go out from zion, the word of the lord from jerusalem. Most commentaries cover a single book of the bible or sometimes only part of a book because the commentary would be too large otherwise, such as those on. Sacks has produced a work of extraordinary depth, beauty, urgency, and erudition. Tetzaveh, tetsaveh, ttzaveh, or ttzavveh is the 20th weekly torah portion, parashah in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the eighth in the book of exodus. Essentially, seder 23 in the book of exodus is comprised of chapter 30 in its entirety. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A great way to introduce yourself to the hebrew bible, keep up with your synagogue or. The shabbos torah reading is divided into 7 sections. Discover the best old testament commentaries in best sellers. Where to find podcasts, videos and essays on the weeks portion. The parashah reports gods commands to bring olive oil for the lamp, make sacred garments for the priests, conduct an ordination ceremony, and make an incense altar.
Parashat tetzaveh torah kabbalah the bible five books of. Prayer book and life cycle guide for messianic believers in yeshua. Go up since for each aliya, one person goes up to make a bracha blessing on the torah reading. Reader 1 saturday evening portion yisrael commanded to bring olive oil for the menorah and aharon and his sons are to be priests. The previous parashah, terumah, was about the construction of the mishkan itself, and its various pieces. These ancient stories touch upon science, history, philosophy, ritual and ethics. We learn about the ephod, the robes, the breastplate of decision, the urim and thummim, and many more sacral items.
Our faculty and teachers bring the depth and breadth of jts learning directly to you through a rich collection of contemporary jewish content. Included are stories of individuals, families, wars, slavery and more. In nonleap years, with fewer weeks, some shorter torah portion readings are combined into one week. How the five books of moses are divided up into weekly portions. Thehaftorah begins in the midst of an elaborate prophetic vision that theprophet yechezkel was privileged to view. God describes the priestly clothing, and explains how to properly sanctify the priests. In contrast, abarbanel continued and we add some commentary of our own, the. With the exception of the golden calf incident coming up in chapters 3234, the details of the mishkan, with the priestly temple duties take up. The following aliya summary will list the numerous laws detailed in. It would be good to hear your torah summations read on morning radio shows.
It is supremely the priestly, as opposed to prophetic, parsha. At the opening of the haftarah, god instructs ezekiel to share with the people of israel all the details of. Likutei torah and sefer halikutim, parashat tetzaveh the priest, who merited the breast of the peaceoffering, alludes to the supernal priest, zeir anpin. Tetzaveh, tetsaveh, ttzaveh, or ttzavveh hebrew for you command, the second word and first distinctive word in the parshah is the 20th weekly torah portion parshah in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the eighth in the book of exodus. Connection to parashat tetzaveh parashat tetzaveh details the clothing to be worn by the priests who officiate in the mishkan the temporary temple for the israelites in the desert. We already heard the start of gods instructions for how to construct the mishkan, and this parsha. For more on the meaning of the mishkantabernacle, read our terumah summary. Jtss extensive online torah resources reflect todays most compelling conversations, research, and teaching from leaders in jewish studyall available for learners around the world to explore and enjoy. Two brothers, four sons, eight priestly garments, twelve gems, one golden altar, and a quantity of oil and incense. Each weekly torah portion takes its name from the first word or distinctive phrase of the passage.
The commentary, written by the late william macdonald, explores all 66 books of the bible and tackles controversial issues from a theologicallyconservative. Ezekiel, prophesying from exile, shares vivid apocalyptic visions. Every morning the kohen priest would enter the kodesh. Divrei torah, inspiration, ethics and stories for all ages. Both parashat tetzaveh and the book of esther are missing some central characters. One of these is a vision of the future third temple, and part of this vision is the haftarah selection for parashat tetzaveh.
Tetzaveh, tetsaveh, ttzaveh, or ttzavveh is the 20th weekly torah portion in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the eighth in the book of exodus. According to jewish tradition, only the first few drops of shemen oil pressed from an olive zayit were to be used for the menorah, since these were considered the first fruits of the olives and also the brightest of oils. Yisroel ciner kol hakollel dvar torah lifeline edutainment weekly the living law rabbi wein table talk thinking outside the box parsha insights. These books make up the story of the jewish people. The dramatic story, known in hebrew as the akedah, has perplexed many generations of commentators.
One reason found in the zohar parshas pinchas is that moshe told hashem. House of bondage the bible has to depict an elaborate tabernacle and priesthood. Most of parashat tetzaveh is taken up with describing in. The priestly garments signify both the godgiven splendour of the priests position and the beauty of the energies they invest in the service. Command tetzaveh the israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning. Parashat text with readers and daily portions reader 1 starts on saturday evening tetzaveh you shall command ex 27. The parashah has parallels or is discussed in these biblical sources. Parshat tetzaveh is a continuation of the themes that began in parshat terumah. If you do not forgive the jews after the sin of the golden calf, erase my name from your book exodus 32.
The parsha hashavua in 3 minutes, aka the animated torah portion of the week. Fun for kids to print and test their knowledge of exodus 27. This old archenemy of the jewish people was finally being repaid for the torture and indignation he brought unto the jews. In the previous three chaptershashem showed the prophet the detailed blueprints of. Perfect for shabbat lessons and family discipleship time. If the prophets of the hebrew bible came back to guide liberal democracies and anxious citizens through this difficult time, but first they studied modern history and social science, this is the book they would write for us. This torah portion continues to narrate the instructions for the construction of. The ultimate destination spot in parashat tetzaveh, aaron is given instruction on how to properly visit the tabernacle. Aaron is commanded to make incense offerings to god every morning on an altar. Aaron shall set up this light to burn continuously in the sanctuary.
Verse numbering generally follows the hebrew tradition, and where modern christian traditions differ those verse numbers are shown in parentheses. Parashat tetzaveh describes the elaborate, lengthy process through which aaron and his four sons were consecrated to be priests. Parshs tetzaveh is the only parsha in the book of exodus, leviticus, and numbers where his name does not appear. The garments described in parashat tetzaveh to be worn by the high priest have the power to inspire repentance and effect. On the eighth day, following the seven days of their inauguration, aaron and his sons begin to officiate as kohanim priests. Most of parashat tetzaveh is taken up with describing in mindnumbing detail the elaborate vestments that aaron and his fellow priests are to wear. Virtual classroom discussion the book of exodus focusses on the children of israel becoming a nation and receiving gods torah. Simply rightclick the quiz, save to your computer and print. Torah portion readings and the associated haftarah readings generally follow the stone edition chumash andor the complete jewish bible. Torah usually refers to the pentateuch, the first five books of the hebrew bible genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Shauls misplaced mercy and the tragedy of the lamedhey i samuel 15. This week, god commands them to bring pure olive oil for the lamp, and to create holy garments for the priests cohanim. Parsha tetzaveh dvar torah the priestly garb dressing. Best commentaries old and new testament bible commentary.
Exploring rashis commentary on inaugurating the kohanim. Tetzaveh parashat love of torah messianic bible study. In judaism, the torah is read publicly over the course of a year, with. Articles on the weekly torah portion, parsha, from beginner to advanced levels. Rabbi mark zimmerman of congregation beth shalom in atlanta reflects on this weeks torah portion tetzaveh and the corona vrus outbreak. Tetzaveh you shall command in last weeks torah reading, god instructed moses and the israelites to construct a tabernacle mishkan in the wilderness. The five books of moses are divided into 54 portions parshiyot, linked to a specific week in a leap year. Parashat tetzaveh foreshadows the connection the children of israel will have with god after the death of moses. In future generations born to these sons, nahmanides notes, there will be no consecration.
1099 111 540 1511 724 1450 137 1486 610 483 960 327 262 1439 1245 1106 3 451 1096 836 1299 486 882 43 1440 1385 535 877 941 673