Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47; Numbers 19 || Ezekiel 36:16-38
Commentary by Rabbi Chaim Richman for The Temple Institute, Jerusalem, Israel:
«Parashat Shemini, “And it was on the eighth day… ” celebrates the arrival of the Shechinah – the Divine Presence – in the world, as “the glory of HaShem appeared to all the people” and G-d assumed His long desired place in the desert Tabernacle, built, on His instruction, by His people Israel. Following the tragic death of Nadav and Avihu, G-d begins to instruct the people how to bring the kedushah – holiness – that His presence has magnified, into their daily lives»…more:
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