impurity and mikdash

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1. Of Death and Defilement (Audio)

   Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 19 minutes

   Tazria, a parsha dealing with various cases of impurity as they pertain to the Mikdash, may appear to begin an interruption - why doesn't “Acharei Mot” come right after Shemini, the preceding (and related) narrative? This shiur argues that Tazria is a natural continuation to Shemini, presenting the proper way for priests to engage with God, tum'a and tahara and encounters with death.

2. Holiness and Childbirth

   Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

   Why does childbirth render the mother ritually impure? Why is the period after giving birth to a girl twice that for a boy? Through an examination of the text we can answer these questions and understand Judaism’s approach to the miracle of childbirth and the importance of raising the next generation. 

    

   This article is part of the Covenant & Conversation series.

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3. Parshat Shemini Part 6: Summary And Some Philosophy

   Shani Taragin | 21 minutes

   This podcast discusses the textual, structural and philosophical points pertaining to the laws addressed to Am Yisrael regarding purity and impurity, both in Parshat Shemini and in the upcoming Parashot as well.

   Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

4. Parshat Metzora Part 6: Chiastic Conclusion

   Shani Taragin | 10 minutes

   This podcast discusses the final three verses of Parshat Metzora which serve as a transition into Parshat Achrei Mot.

   Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com