T'tzaveh: You will Instruct.
This Torah portion picks up where last week's portion left off. The Torah portion begins with commands about providing olive oil for the lighting in the Ohel Mo'ed, or Tent of Meeting.
The Torah portion then turns the the establishment of the priesthood and its accompanying rituals. The priesthood flows through Aaron and his sons. They are provided with special clothing to distinguish them from the other Israelites. Great detail is given for the attire of the Kohen Gadol, or High Priest.
The Torah portion ends with summary. After the tents and its furnishings have been completed, the priests were to be consecrated and G~d consecrated the Ohel Mo'ed and the whole establishment would become functional for the Israelites.
Friday, March 2, 2012
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