Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47 [Para aduma Parasha: Numbers 19];
Haftara: Ezekiel 36:16-38
(in years without Adar II 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17)

    Video Commentary by Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute, Jerusalem:

Abstract of the Commentary
by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem:

This week’s parasha discusses two main issues: The first, the dedication of the Mishkan (tabernacle), which included sacrifices and the cleansing of the priests. In the midst of the “festivities” we read of the sudden death of Aaron’s sons Nadav and Avihu after offering a “strange fire” before the LORD.

The second part of the parasha speaks about the animals the Israelites were forbidden to eat (11:1–28). One of these animals is the pig, strictly forbidden according to the Word of God. Isaiah also writes of such foods in his chapters of end-time prophecy.

“Those who consecrate and purify themselves to go into the gardens (of idol temples), following the one in the midst of those who eat the flesh of pigs and rats and other abominable things—they will meet their end together,’ declares the LORD” (66:17).

We read of a number of contrasts throughout our Torah portions, including holy and unholy, clean and unclean, atoned and those “atonement less”. Our reading concludes with the godly command, “Be holy because I am holy”. It’s our decision will we obey?

The end of this week’s portion found in II Samuel shows us how King David decided that there would be a House of God.

“How can I live in a Villa out of ceders and the ark of God is in a tent?”

We should ask ourselves, how much room are we giving God in our life? Is it worth it? The answer is the same the prophet Nathan gave David.

“Do what your hearts tells you and go for it, because the LORD will be with you!”

Shabbat Shalom!

Eric Martienssen

Since my secession from the Church in 2009, my Jewish Orthodox friends in Israel and I have been following the Fake News of Rome in articles and political Shabbat commentaries on GSI (God's Sabbath Int.). The former Pontiff destroyed the dwelling place of God, the temple in Jerusalem – fact! Was the New Testament and the Church just a world dominance inspired business idea of Rome? What is politics today? Enjoy your trip on GSI.