Sh'mini I
I שְׁמִינִי
The Eighth [Day]
Leviticus 9:1–10:11
When Is Sh'mini I Read?
/ 22 Nisan 5789
Summary
- Aaron and his sons follow Moses' instructions and offer sacrifices so that God will forgive the people. (9:1-24)
- Two of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, offer "alien fire" to God. God punishes these two priests by killing them immediately. (10:1-3)
- God forbids Moses, Aaron, and his surviving sons from mourning but commands the rest of the people to do so. Priests are told not to drink alcohol before entering the sacred Tabernacle. (10:4-11)
Video: Learn More About Parashat Sh'mini With BimBam
Sh'mini: The Kosher Animal Song
Parsha Sh'mini is best known for the Jewish dietary laws of kashrut, or keeping kosher. Naturally, we turned that into a bluegrass song! Enjoy this video and others from BimBam.
Listen to Podcasts on Parashat Sh'mini
Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs discuss Parashat Sh'mini in these episodes of his podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah.
The Dangers and the Neccessity of Innovation
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Ten Minutes of Torah: Sh'mini I Commentary
When We Seek God as a Partner
By: Rabbi David A. Lyon
In Parashat Sh’mini we read of the death of Aaron’s sons who offered “alien fire” to God and were consumed. While commentators throughout the ages have tried to make sense of this tragedy, the text also guides us to appreciate the power of the choices we make.
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