In Parhsat Tetzaveh (Shmot 28:29-30) we read:Aharon will carry the names of B’nai Yisrael on the Choshen HaMishpat (breastplate of judgment), over his heart, when he comes into the Holy sanctuary, as a constant remembrance before God. Place in the Choshen the...
In Parshat Tetzave, we learn about the special clothing that would be needed for Aharon and his sons, Nadav, Avihu, Elazar and Itamar and the future Kohanim (Priests) that would come after them.The items of clothing as well as the materials and colors that were...
In Parshat Tetzave, there are almost 40 verses that deal with the clothing of the Kohen. As we read through the articles of clothing that are mentioned (Shmot 28:4), a few words jump out at us: “These are the garments that they shall make: a breastplate, an...
In memory of Tuvia Katz z”l who spread light throughout Israel Parshat Tetzave opens with the mitzvah to kindle the ner tamid, the everlasting flame. The act of lighting candles has great significance in Judaism. We light candles to bring in...
Parshat Tetzaveh is focused on the Kohanim and describes how they were selected, what they wore and how they were inaugurated. What is not mentioned in Parshat Tetzaveh is Moshe’s name. This is the only parsha of the last four books of the Torah...
In Parshat Tetzave we are commanded to light the Ner Tamid, eternal light in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). A question is asked in Vayikra Raba 31:7 why God commands us to have an eternal light. After all, God can create as much light as he wants to. God separated...
Parshat Tetzaveh (Shmot 27:20) starts off with the words "You shall command B.nei Yisrael and have them bring you .shemen zayit zach., pure olive oil made from olives that were crushed for lighting, to keep the lamp (ner tamid) burning constantly."HaRav Yosef...
Sponsored by Lioncubjobsearch.com Practical Job Search Advisement You Can UseThe fact that we as humans wear clothing distinguishes us from the animal world. After Adam and Chava ate the forbidden fruit, (Breisheet 3:7) they sewed together a fig leaf to wear. In...