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Summary of Parashat Vayikrah

This weeks portion starts the book of Leviticus. Originally known as the law of the priests, this book and specifically this parasha focuses on the sacrifices and the work of the Levites in the tabernacle.
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Vayikrah is the third book of the Torah it is very different from all the other books in the Torah in as far as it contains no journey - it all takes place in Sinai. There are very few dramatic stories in it and it all takes place within the span of one month.

However, it is the most important book in the Torah and is critical for understanding what differentiates Israel from all other people, what makes Israel a holy nation of priests.

This week's parasha opens with details of the various kinds of sacrifices that the Israelietes brought to the Tabernacle. There are five different types of offering listed here: The burnt offering (Ola), the grain offering (minha), the peace offering (shlemim), the sin offering (hatat) and the guilt offering (asham).

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