Parshat Emor

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Laws for the priests, the festivals and holy days of the Jewish calendar, and the incident of the blasphemer. Leviticus 21:1-24:23.

Daily Sacrifices and Levites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 119:1

That’s the fascinating idea we find in the book of Numbers, Bamidbar, specifically in verse 18:20. It says, "And the L-rd said to Aaron: In their land you will not inherit, and you...

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Aaron and Creation of Cohanim

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 119:2

Our source today is Sifrei Bamidbar, and it unveils a remarkable array of gifts bestowed upon the Cohanim – the priests. We're talking about twelve specific offerings originating "...

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Abraham Isaac and Jacob of Yochanan

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 123:1

In the Book of Bamidbar (Numbers 19:1-2), we read: "And the L-rd spoke to Aaron and to Moses saying: This is the statute of the Torah, which the L-rd has commanded, saying: Speak t...

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Elazar's Offering

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 123:2

But trust me, even the seemingly minute instructions hold fascinating insights. Today, we're going to zoom in on Bamidbar 19:3, and unpack some of the rules surrounding this unique...

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Trial of Phinehas

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:5

This verse speaks of Phinehas (Pinchas), the grandson of Aaron, and the covenant G-d makes with him. It’s a verse packed with meaning, a testament to the enduring power of zealotry...

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First Days of Existence

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 147:1

In Bamidbar (Numbers) 28:18, we encounter the phrase, "On the first day it is a calling of holiness." What does that even mean? Well, the Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal int...

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Holy Sanctuary

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 149:1

It's a delicate dance, isn't it? And the ancient texts, like Sifrei Bamidbar, offer us a glimpse into the intricacies of that dance. Specifically, we’re looking at Numbers (Bamidba...

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Rabbi Akiva and the Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 150:1

According to Bamidbar (Numbers) 28:31, “Unblemished shall they be for you, and their libations.” This isn’t just about offering something; it's about offering the best. The text dr...

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Before the Fall and Jerusalem

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 151:1

The word atzeret (עצרת) appears in Bamidbar, or the Book of Numbers (29:35), in the context of Shmini Atzeret, the "eighth day" that follows the seven days of Sukkot, the Festival ...

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