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Welcome, dear listeners. In today's Torah portion, we dive into the fourth portion of Tetzaveh, which speaks about the inauguration and sanctification of the priesthood. It begins with a bull or calf for atonement, a deliberate echo of the golden calf incident, to rectify that misdeed.
Remember, nothing holy starts without purification. Aaron and his sons are washed with water, a vital step we've discussed many times for clarity.
The garments tie it all together, with the hat set on Aaron's head and the holy crown atop the hat, marking the consecration for sacred service—a theme we'll explore further as we get to Leviticus.
Every detail, including the location of the sacrifices in the courtyard, is significant. The bull offered at the tabernacle's doorway underscores the exactness of these rituals.
The term "roundabout" comes into play with the blood of sacrifices, meaning two applications become four, covering all sides.
And let's not mistake the act of slaughter for the essence of the ritual. It's the sprinkling of blood, symbolizing passion, and the burning of fat, representing pleasure, that truly defines a sacrifice.
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