Torah Readers Reflections

Summary of Parashat Tzav

The laws of the sacrifices are continued in Parashat Tzav, however this time from the perspective of the priests.
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Parashat Tzav continues the laws of the sacrifices begun in the previous parasha. This time from the perspective of the priests performing the ritual. Rules are set out for burnt and grain offerings, sin and guilt offerings and peace offerings, each with its own specific procedures. Details are then set out for the induction of Aaron and his sons into the priesthood prior to the inauguration of the Sanctuary.

 

16 Mitzvot in Parashat Tzav

 


 

 

  1. To remove the ashes from the altar every day Lev. 6:3

  2. To light a fire on the altar every day Lev. 6:6

  3. Not to extinguish this fire Lev. 6:6

  4. The Kohanim must eat the remains of the meal offerings Lev. 6:9

  5. Not to bake a meal offering as leavened bread Lev. 6:10

  6. The Kohen Gadol (“”High Priest””) must bring a meal offering every day Lev. 6:13

  7. Not to eat the meal offering of the High Priest Lev. 6:16

  8. Carry out the procedure of the sin offering Lev. 6:18

  9. Not to eat the meat of the inner sin offering Lev. 6:23

  10. Carry out the procedure of the guilt offering Lev. 7:1

  11. To follow the procedure of the peace offering Lev. 7:11

  12. To burn the leftover sacrifices Lev. 7:17

  13. Not to eat from sacrifices offered with improper intentions Lev. 7:18

  14. Not to eat from sacrifices which became impure Lev. 7:19

  15. To burn all impure sacrifices Lev. 7:19

  16. An impure person must not eat from sacrifices Lev. 7:20

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