Sanctity

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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. The Camp and the Chariot (Audio)

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman |

    This shiur explores concepts of sanctity and defilement (tuma'h ve-tahara), and compares their various appearances in the Torah. The placement of the tribal standards (Degalim) around the Mishkan is analyzed, and compared with the “Divine Chariot” vision of Ezekiel, where the keruvim (cherubim) surround the Divine Celestial Throne.

  3. Parshat Shemini

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 36 minutes

    Why is the Torah unclear about the cause of the deaths of Nadav and Avihu? What is the reason for God's harsh reaction? How are we to understand the tragic event? Examining the story within its larger context provides answers to these questions, and teaches us about the function of the Kohanim as facilitators of God's presence in the world.

  4. The Harmony of Shemitta

    Rabbi Dr. Avraham Walfish

    How does the seemingly anti-climactic final chapter of Parshat Bechukotai fit into the larger context of Sefer Vayikra? By examining the end of the book we can notice that Chapter 27 concludes the book of Vayikra by weaving together the two main themes of the book: (a) the sanctity derived from the indwelling divine Presence, symbolized and embodied by the Sanctuary, and (b) the sanctity of the Israelite individual and community, embodied in all walks of life, but achieving its chief expression in the way in which Israel realizes the sanctities of space and time.

  5. The Harmony of Shemitta (Audio)

    Rabbi Dr. Avraham Walfish | 13 minutes

    How does the seemingly anti-climactic final chapter of Parshat Bechukotai fit into the larger context of Sefer Vayikra? By examining the end of the book we can notice that Chapter 27 concludes the book of Vayikra by weaving together the two main themes of the book: (a) the sanctity derived from the indwelling divine Presence, symbolized and embodied by the Sanctuary, and (b) the sanctity of the Israelite individual and community, embodied in all walks of life, but achieving its chief expression in the way in which Israel realizes the sanctities of space and time.

  6. The Chiastic Structure of Vayikra Chapter 20

    Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

    תאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |

    The chiastic structure is a tool used to understand the meaning of a chapter of Tanakh in much greater depth. This lecture illustrates how this method creates order within verses that appear random and superfluous, and then examines Vayikra Chapter 20 by applying the chiastic structure in order to gain an appreciation about what it means to be representing God through sanctity. 

  7. The Entire Nation is Holy (Audio)

    Rabbi Yair Kahn | 14 minutes

    Despite Korach's rebellious intentions, he had a legitimate complaint. How can we answer Korach's charge that "the entire nation is holy"? By examining the ideas of sanctity and kehuna,  we can learn about the borders that must be set in order to truly achieve a nation of holiness.

  8. The Entire Nation is Holy

    Rabbi Yair Kahn

    Despite Korach's rebellious intentions, he had a legitimate complaint. How can we answer Korach's charge that "the entire nation is holy"? By examining the ideas of sanctity and kehuna,  we can learn about the borders that must be set in order to truly achieve a nation of holiness.

  9. Atonement in Sefer Vayikra and in Sefer Devarim

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak | 12 minutes

    What is at the heart of the differences in perspective on the sacrificial offerings between Sefer Vayikra and Sefer Devarim, and what can this teach us about two distinct types of sanctity that the Torah presents?

  10. Vayikra 16-20: From Sanctuary to Sanctity

    Rabbi Dr. Avraham Walfish | Hour and 12 minutes

    The book of Vayikra is best known for its lengthy discussion of ritual matters involving the Sanctuary, including the laws of sacrifices and of impurity. However, the latter part of the book has little to say on these matters, focusing instead on the ramifications of the Torah's injunction to "be holy". In this lecture we will examine the ways in which Chapters 16-20 of Vayikra serve as a bridge between these two topics. The issues discussed and their arrangement, as well as the use of keywords, verbal echoes, and imagery, serve to highlight both the differences and the interaction between sanctity focused on the Sanctuary and sanctity focused on everyday life.  

  11. Parshat Shemini Part 3: Commandments & Closeness

    Shani Taragin | 27 minutes

    This podcast discusses the aftermath of Nadav and Avihu’s deaths and the description of the rules for proper priestly conduct. We learn about the three different types of holiness- place, person, and time, and analyze the structure of the book on Vayikra, which teaches us the proper way of serving God.  

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  12. Holy Time-Out, Holy Time-in

    Avidan Freedman