Emor
אֱמֹר
Speak
Leviticus 21:1−24:23
When Is Emor Read?
/ 10 Iyar 5784
/ 19 Iyar 5785
/ 15 Iyar 5786
Summary
- Laws regulating the lives and sacrifices of the priests are presented. (21:1-22:33)
- The set times of the Jewish calendar are named and described: the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Pilgrimage Festivals of Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. (23:1-44)
- God commands the Israelites to bring clear olive oil for lighting the sanctuary menorah. The ingredients and placement of the displayed loaves of sanctuary bread are explained. (24:1-9)
- Laws dealing with profanity, murder, and the maiming of others are outlined. (24:10-23)
More Emor Commentaries
Video: Learn More About Parashat Emor With Bim Bam
Video: Learn More About Parashat Emor with Bim Bam
Sometimes, you've just gotta speak up. Texting, blogging, tweeting, Facebooking - they don't count. It's hard for a lot of us, and it was REALLY hard for Moses. So this week, Temim Fruchter steps out in front of the drum kit to give us some advice on how to do it well. Enjoy this video and more with Bim Bam.
Listen to Podcasts About Emor
Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs discuss Parashat Emor in these episodes of his podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah.
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Ten Minutes of Torah: Emor Commentary
Seeing Problematic Laws as a Vehicle to Modern Day Justice
By: Cantor David Fair
I study Torah because I'm fascinated by the stories of our people and enjoy studying the various interpretations. However, there are many disturbing passages. How do I come to terms with the challenging laws and narratives in this sacred text that I love so much? Emor features a set of laws that I find particularly challenging.
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