M'tzora

When Is M'tzora Read?

April 20, 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784

April 17, 2027 / 10 Nisan 5787

Summary

Priestly rituals to cure tzaraat (a skin condition) when it afflicts humans are described. (14:1-32)
Rituals to rid dwelling places of tzaraat are presented. (14:33-57)
The parashah denotes male impurities resulting from a penile discharge or seminal emission. (15:1-18)
The parashah concludes with accounts of female impurities caused by a discharge of blood. (15:19-33)

Ten Minutes of Torah: M'tzora Commentary

Treating the M’tzora in Each Generation

By: Cantor Jill Abramson

Treating a person with a disease is the subject of this week's Torah portion. In Parashat M'tzora, we read about the ancient priests who served as diagnosticians for a skin disease known as tzara'at. The priests served as biblical dermatologists, assessing the skin condition and rendering a diagnosis and a treatment plan.

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Picking up where we stopped scratching in the last Torah portion, it's back to infestations in M'tzora. But as Rabbi Steve Greenberg explains, a "tzara'at" rash can infiltrate your clothes and your house...not just your skin. Tune in for tips on staying disease-free. Enjoy this video and more with Bim Bam.