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Torah Tidbits - Study Judaism with Rabbi Rapport and Rabbi David. Ki Tisa Tetzaveh Pekudei Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1−5:26)The opening word of Leviticus that gives the book and this first parashah its name is Vayikra Tazria Metzorah Achrei Mot Emor B’har B’hukotai Sh’lach L’cha Korach Matot Masei D'varim Va-et’chanan Eikev Nitzavim Chayei Sarah Tol'dot Mishpatim

Emor – אֱמֹר (Leviticus 21:1−24:23)

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This Week’s Torah Portion: Emor – אֱמֹר (Leviticus 21:1−24:23)

“Fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. The injury inflicted on a human being shall be inflicted in return” Leviticus 24:20

This looks so primitive; however, it has a profound message. Human beings are created in God’s image. Hurting them is like hurting the image of God. And thus, a severe punishment that fits the crime. The rabbis will change it and forbid physical punishment.

Parsha Emor – אֱמֹר Torah Summary:

Laws regulating the lives and sacrifices of the priests are presented. (21:1-22:33) The set times of the Jewish calendar are named and described: the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Pilgrimage Festivals of Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. (23:1-44) God commands the Israelites to bring clear olive oil for lighting the sanctuary menorah. The ingredients and placement of the displayed loaves of sanctuary bread are explained. (24:1-9) Laws dealing with profanity, murder, and the maiming of others are outlined. (24:10-23) Emor – אֱמֹר “Fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. The injury inflicted on a human being shall be inflicted in return” Leviticus 24:20 This looks so primitive; however, it has a profound message. Human beings are created in God’s image. Hurting them is like hurting the image of God. And thus, a severe punishment that fits the crime. The rabbis will change it and forbid physical punishment.

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