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When Is Tzav Read?

/ 10 Nisan 5786
/ 18 Adar II 5787
/ 12 Nisan 5788

Summary

  • The five sacrifices that the priests are to perform are described. (6:1-7:38)
  • Limitations on the consumption of meat are delineated. (7:17-27)
  • Details about the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests and the preparation of the Tabernacle as a holy place are given. (8:1-36)

Ten Minutes of Torah: Tzav Commentary

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Commandments and Commander: How Do We Hear and Respond?

By: Rabbi David A. Lyon

This year, Parashat Tzav is read on Shabbat HaGadol, the great Sabbath preceding Passover.

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Listen to Podcasts About Tzav

Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs discuss Parashat Tzav in these episodes of his podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah.

Following Their Lead

Courageous Choices

How to Be a Leader

What Are We Obligated to Do?

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Rabbi Rick Jacobs