Summary
- God describes the rituals of purification for a woman after childbirth. (12:1-8)
- God sets forth the methods for diagnosing and treating a variety of skin diseases, including tzara-at (a leprous affection), as well as those for purifying clothing. (13:1-59)
- Priestly rituals to cure tzara-at when it afflicts humans are described. (14:1-32)
- Rituals to rid dwelling places of tzara-at 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)
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Ten Minutes of Torah: Tazria - M’tzora Commentary
It’s Important to See The Whole Person, Not Just The Illness
By: Cantor David Berger
Parashat Tazria-M'tzora teaches us about our physicality: the skin, hair, fluids, and organs that make up our bodies. We learn how out of our control those things can be and gain some insight into our relationships with those we trust with our care.
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