Aliya Summary: A bull as a sin-offering is brought and Aharon and his
sons "lean" on it. Leaning (smicha) is accompanied by confession
(vidui) or words of praise to G-d, depending upon the sacrifice. The
bull was slaughtered and part of its blood was put on the corners of the
Altar and on its base. Parts of the bull were placed on the Altar; the
remainder was burned outside the camp.
Leaning is a
vital element of most personal korbanot. It facilitates a psychological
identification with the animal and adds meaning to the act of sacrifice.
If acts had to have meaning, certainly words (prayers) should have even
more meaning/identification!
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