Egla Arufa

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1. The Sanctity of the Nation of Israel in Sefer Devarim

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Why are obligatory sacrifices not mentioned in Devarim? Apparently there is an essential distinction between atonement in Vayikra and atonement in Devarim. In Vayikra the essence of sanctity stems from the Mishkan, and the nation's atonement is achieved through the work of the Kohanim. In Devarim, the essence of Kedusha is embodied by the nation; the sins of Am Yisrael are forgiven through prayer and teshuva.

2. Atonement in Sefer Vayikra and in Sefer Devarim

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Bnei Yisrael are told, for the first time, that God will choose a place for the dwelling of the Divine Presence, where they can bring their gifts to God. The list of gifts is repeated over and over, which raises the question: why does the Torah mention the voluntary sacrifices (Olah and Shelamim; Tithes; vows; etc.) but omit the obligatory sacrifices? Devarim seems in general to ignore obligatory sacrifices. The reason might offer perspective on the distinction between Vayikra and Devarim.

3. Who is Represented by the Egla Arufa?

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   The laws of Egla Arufa raises a number of questions: what does the unusual law symbolize? How does the ceremony atone for the mysterious murder? These and other questions will be explored in the following lesson.

4. The Egla Arufa Ritual

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   תאריך פרסום: August 2013 | | 17 minutes

   Our parasha discusses the egla arufa- the calf that is killed in a ritual outside town, after someone has been murdered by an unknown perpetrator. This shiur compares this scenario with other rituals—the scapegoat of Yom Kippur and the para aduma (red heifer), which also occur outside the holy precincts. What is the inherent purpose and symbolism behind these seemingly strange and exceptional rites?

5. Parshat Shoftim - Who is Represented by the Egla Arufa?

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak | 8 minutes

   It is clear that the breaking of the heifer's neck in the egla arufa ritual is a highly symbolic act. But what does each of the elements of this seemingly arcane ritual represent?

6. Egla Arufa - Kohanim and Communal Responsibility

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 15 minutes

   In this shiur, we look at the "egla arufa ritual," undertaken when a corpse is found between two cities. The elders must take a young calf, and the Kohanim are commanded to appraoch - "because God chose them to bless His name" and deal with quarrels and nega'im. The Torah does not say what they do here, though - the text shifts back to the role of the elders. What is going on? What are the Kohanim meant to do, and why doesn't the Torah specify their task here?

   Even without any action or practical practical purpose, the Kohanim must be there. We, too, can remember that sometimes our presence - or God's presence, is significant in its own right.

7. Shoftim: The Line Between Murder And Apathy - Epilogue 2

   Rabbi David Fohrman |

   Shoftim: Epilogue 2

    

    

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8. The heifer whose neck was broken

   Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky