General Overview: This week's Torah reading, Vayikra, begins the
third book of the Torah, Leviticus. Last week we completed the reading
of the book of Exodus, which concluded with a description of the
construction of the Tabernacle. This week's portion will provide a
description of the various sacrifices – animal, fowl, and meal-offerings
– offered by the priests in this newly constructed Sanctuary.
Aliya
Summary: G‑d calls out to Moshe from the Tabernacle and teaches him the
laws of the elective burnt offering, the Olah sacrifice. This
aliyahdiscusses the laws of the cattle, sheep, or goat Olah. Many
details of korbanot have psychological effects upon the one who brings
the korban. The contact with the animal gives the korban-bringer a sober
realization of the tenuousness of life (his own, not just the
animal's).
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