Aliya Summary: The Torah continues describing the procedure for the
offering, and the consumption of the inaugural sacrifices. G‑d commands
Moshe to repeat this inaugural service for a seven day period, after
which the consecration will be complete. Also included in this section
is a description of how future High Priests are to be inducted.
The
Parsha (and this particular Aliya) goes through so many rules about who
can enjoy which sacrifice, and where they can eat their portion. If a
sacrifice has been brought to G-d, it would seem that who eats the
leftovers would be an insignificant afterthought. Unless, that is, you
step back at the bigger picture: A sacrifice is brought either because
someone transgressed a commandment, or as appreciation for something
having happened to them. Either way, the point of the sacrifice is to
strengthen the bond between the person and G-d. The sacrifice isn't for
G-d's benefit, but for ours. Therefore, what happens to every step in
its offering is important to US. Te sacrifice represents our willingness
to give of our possessions, and through that giving others close to G-d
benefit from your actions. The Kohen benefits from your leftovers, you
benefit from expressing your bond with G-d, and G-d benefits by having
better Jews.
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