This Torah portion gives the laws for the Kohanim, whose Divine service places upon them a particular responsibility to maintain higher standards of righteous behavior and purity. Leviticus 21:1 And יהוה said to Moses, speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron וְאָמַרְתָּ and you say to them, No priest will be defiled for the dead among his people. C-MATS …
ACHAREI MOT (after the death of Aaron’s sons)/ KEDOSHIM (sacred ones)
Leviticus 16:1 And יהוה spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they offered sacrifices before יהוה and died; 2 And יהוה said to Moses, speak to Aaron your brother, so that he does not come at all times into the sacred place within the veil before the mercy seat which is upon the Ark, …
ACHAREI MOT (after the death of Aaron’s sons)
Leviticus Chapter 16 is about Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) on the seventh month, tenth day and how to atone for the accidental and unknown sins of את congregation. Notice the placement of the את throughout the chapter in regard to the atoning blood of the bull and in regard to the two goats. These animals and what they will …
Yom Kippur
Question: When is Yom Kippur? YOU SHOULD CELEBRATE YOM KIPPUR IN THE SEVENTH MONTH ON THE TENTH DAY OF THE MONTH. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the 7th month (Ethanim / Tishri) usually during our months of September or October. Leviticus 16:29 And this will be a permanent regulation for you: that in the seventh month, on …
Rosh Hashanah
Question: What is Feast of Trumpets? Yom Teruah is the Hebrew name for the Feast of Trumpets which is translated “day of shouting/blasting.” This feast commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of self-examination and repentance that ends with Yom Kippur. The shofar should be blown on Feast of …