Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Parashat Tetzaveh (“you shall command”)

Parashat Tetzaveh
Tetzaveh means to command (mitzvah), and this reading begins with God telling Moses to command the children of Israel to use pure olive oil to keep the seven lamps of the menorah constantly burning. The priestly garments, worn by the Kohanim (priests) while serving in the Holy Place and the altar of incense are also described in this Torah portion.

Blessing before Torah study: Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who has made us holy through His commandments, and commanded us to actively study Torah.
Torrah portion:Ex. 27:20-30:10

Haftarah and Haftarah blessings
Haftarah: Ezek. 43:10-27

Brit Chadashah: Heb. 13:10-7

Blessing after Torah study: Blessed art thou, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who
gave us the Torah of truth and set everlasting life in our midst.
Blessed art thou, O Lord, Giver of the Torah.

Why bother?

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