Articles related to "Torah"
What Is the Torah?
The Torah is the first Kabbalistic book containing instructions on how to attain perfection.
• torah • the torah • language of the torah • kabbalah • language of branches
The Torah is the first Kabbalistic book containing instructions on how to attain perfection.
• torah • the torah • language of the torah • kabbalah • language of branches
Why did Moses Write the Torah?
Your best writers write with a purpose. This is true now. It was true in ancient times. So, what was Moses' purpose in writing the Torah?
• torah • moses • pentateuch • bible • old testament
Your best writers write with a purpose. This is true now. It was true in ancient times. So, what was Moses' purpose in writing the Torah?
• torah • moses • pentateuch • bible • old testament
Bans on Kabbalah
There is no ban that can stop a person who feels the desire for spirituality.
• bans on kabbalah • kabbalah • forbidden study • isaac luria • 16th century
There is no ban that can stop a person who feels the desire for spirituality.
• bans on kabbalah • kabbalah • forbidden study • isaac luria • 16th century
Breastfeeding Part I: Insights from the Torah and Sages
A Torah perspective on breastfeeding children, based on insights and stories taken from the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.
• breastfeeding • nursing • jewish • judaism • family
A Torah perspective on breastfeeding children, based on insights and stories taken from the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.
• breastfeeding • nursing • jewish • judaism • family
In the Beginning
What was Moses' most important point in writing the Creation narrative? What was the most important principle he was trying to convey?
• genesis • creation • moses • torah • cosmos
What was Moses' most important point in writing the Creation narrative? What was the most important principle he was trying to convey?
• genesis • creation • moses • torah • cosmos
Matan Torah and Parsha Yitro
In the recent Torah portion, Yitro, we read about the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The wisdom in these ancient words can inspire and advise us, in light of today's current events.
• parsha yitro • bible • torah • jew • jewish
In the recent Torah portion, Yitro, we read about the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The wisdom in these ancient words can inspire and advise us, in light of today's current events.
• parsha yitro • bible • torah • jew • jewish
Moses Wrote Genesis
One of the first steps in determining how we should understand Genesis is to ascertain the motives and purpose of the book's author.
• moses • j • e • p • d
One of the first steps in determining how we should understand Genesis is to ascertain the motives and purpose of the book's author.
• moses • j • e • p • d
The Torah is G_D Given- A proven Fact I
The Torah Written by G_D and given to His nation. Read part I of why this is a proven fact.
• g_d • torah • fact • moses • proof
The Torah Written by G_D and given to His nation. Read part I of why this is a proven fact.
• g_d • torah • fact • moses • proof
The Torah is G_D Given- A Proven Fact II
An understanding of the truth of the Torah from within itself. Likewise seeing it's truth from what it writes about animals and fish.
• g_d • torah • sini • proof • kosher
An understanding of the truth of the Torah from within itself. Likewise seeing it's truth from what it writes about animals and fish.
• g_d • torah • sini • proof • kosher
Torah- Anthropology and not Theology
Learn how to successfully approach the Torah adn learn about ourselves and how to live!
• g_d • torah • anthropology • theology • life
Learn how to successfully approach the Torah adn learn about ourselves and how to live!
• g_d • torah • anthropology • theology • life
12 Days of Christmas: Day 5
The fifth day of Christmas, with the golden rings, are to symbolize the Torah, the first five books of Moses (these books are called the Pentateuch in the Greek).
• law gospel • moses • torah • pentateuch • fifth day of christmas
The fifth day of Christmas, with the golden rings, are to symbolize the Torah, the first five books of Moses (these books are called the Pentateuch in the Greek).
• law gospel • moses • torah • pentateuch • fifth day of christmas
9th of Av- Does the Punishment Fit the Crime?- A Life Lesson II
An answer for the previous essay. A life lesson for all of us.
• g_d • temple • torah • jeremiah • plato
An answer for the previous essay. A life lesson for all of us.
• g_d • temple • torah • jeremiah • plato
Help Sacramento Synagogues Rebuild
On Friday, June 18, three Jewish centers in Sacramento were set afire, all within a 35-minute period. Find out how you can help rebuild the community.
• fire • anti-semitic • knesset israel torah center • congregation b'nai israel • congregation beth shalom
On Friday, June 18, three Jewish centers in Sacramento were set afire, all within a 35-minute period. Find out how you can help rebuild the community.
• fire • anti-semitic • knesset israel torah center • congregation b'nai israel • congregation beth shalom
In Response...
This week I'll be answering important questions I received in the past few weeks. For example, is there a difference between the Torah and the Bible? What is the Talmud and Midrash? Why do you write G-d? Get ready for some Kabbalah and deep insights!
• talmud • torah • midrash • g-d • kabbalah
This week I'll be answering important questions I received in the past few weeks. For example, is there a difference between the Torah and the Bible? What is the Talmud and Midrash? Why do you write G-d? Get ready for some Kabbalah and deep insights!
• talmud • torah • midrash • g-d • kabbalah
It Isn't Easy
It isn't easy being a Messianic (Christian) Jew...
• jewish • christian • kippas • tallits • skullcaps
It isn't easy being a Messianic (Christian) Jew...
• jewish • christian • kippas • tallits • skullcaps
IV-1 Bamidbar ONE OF A THOUSAND
In preparation for leaving Mt Sinai, the male congregation over twenty years is counted once more. Midrash explains this tally was for military purposes as the Israelites would be open to attack in foreign territory. The Levites are not included for two reasons: dedicated as priests to God, they are defenders of the Mishkan, therefore exempt and also, unlike other Israelites, they are counted from the 31st day after birth. Inclusion would skew the statistics. Traditionally, the first and second aliyot are given to a Kohen and Levi for torah reading in the synagogue. Forbidden to accrue personal wealth, the Levites inherited no land but they were designated 48 cities. Organized under their banners, the tribes were positioned around the Mishkan according to Jacob's blessing and his burial procession closing Bereshit / Genesis.
• bamidbar • numbers • books of moses • in the desert • counting
In preparation for leaving Mt Sinai, the male congregation over twenty years is counted once more. Midrash explains this tally was for military purposes as the Israelites would be open to attack in foreign territory. The Levites are not included for two reasons: dedicated as priests to God, they are defenders of the Mishkan, therefore exempt and also, unlike other Israelites, they are counted from the 31st day after birth. Inclusion would skew the statistics. Traditionally, the first and second aliyot are given to a Kohen and Levi for torah reading in the synagogue. Forbidden to accrue personal wealth, the Levites inherited no land but they were designated 48 cities. Organized under their banners, the tribes were positioned around the Mishkan according to Jacob's blessing and his burial procession closing Bereshit / Genesis.
• bamidbar • numbers • books of moses • in the desert • counting
Living in the Big World as a B'nei Noach (Child of Noah)
Discovering the world-wide community of Noachides and Judaism by using the web.
• noachide • noach • noahide • noah • jewish
Discovering the world-wide community of Noachides and Judaism by using the web.
• noachide • noach • noahide • noah • jewish
The Adventure of Experiencing Ourselves
A Life Lesson How to Approach Ourselves
• torah • adventure • discover • self • nazir
A Life Lesson How to Approach Ourselves
• torah • adventure • discover • self • nazir
The Demon in the Jug
The Demon in the Jug is a tale of an evil genie, wishes gone bad, and how the Baal Shem Tov and his amulets saved the day.
• amulets • talismans • charms • jewish • moslem
The Demon in the Jug is a tale of an evil genie, wishes gone bad, and how the Baal Shem Tov and his amulets saved the day.
• amulets • talismans • charms • jewish • moslem
The Search
What do breadcrumbs, cleaning for Passover and the Messiah have in common? In this weeks article, "The Search", find out some hidden meanings behind our preparations for Passover -- deeper thoughts on those tiny crumbs and insights that will enlighten and inspire while you scrub those doorknobs and check under the beds.
• passover • chametz • cleaning • messiah • pesach
What do breadcrumbs, cleaning for Passover and the Messiah have in common? In this weeks article, "The Search", find out some hidden meanings behind our preparations for Passover -- deeper thoughts on those tiny crumbs and insights that will enlighten and inspire while you scrub those doorknobs and check under the beds.
• passover • chametz • cleaning • messiah • pesach
What Does a Ben Torah Want in Life?
What Is A "Ben Torah" and what can we learn from this in our lives?
• g_d • ben torah • torah • want • desire
What Is A "Ben Torah" and what can we learn from this in our lives?
• g_d • ben torah • torah • want • desire
Origin of the Jewish Shavuot
The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.
• origin jewish shavuot shavu’ot shavuos • celebrate god giving torah to moses on mount sinai • counting the omer • feast of weeks festival of reaping day of first fr • pentecost fifthieth day
The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.
• origin jewish shavuot shavu’ot shavuos • celebrate god giving torah to moses on mount sinai • counting the omer • feast of weeks festival of reaping day of first fr • pentecost fifthieth day
Tarot Cards – The High Priestess
The High Priestess is card number two of the tarot; when reading the tarot, this card represents duality and opposites.
• tarot cards • the high priestess • tarot reading • the torah • spiritual world
The High Priestess is card number two of the tarot; when reading the tarot, this card represents duality and opposites.
• tarot cards • the high priestess • tarot reading • the torah • spiritual world
A Time to Understand Ourselves,A Time to Understand Ourselves
The time of the "Sefira" is a time to get to know yourself, but how?,The time of the "Sefira" is a time to get to know yourself, but how?
• g_d • divine service • indivuality • triats • jewish ethics
The time of the "Sefira" is a time to get to know yourself, but how?,The time of the "Sefira" is a time to get to know yourself, but how?
• g_d • divine service • indivuality • triats • jewish ethics
V-1 Devarim: Final Words of Moses
Devarim opens the last book of the Torah with "these are the words that Moses spoke..." In the other four books of the Torah, the Israelites are instructed by the words of God through Moses's mouth; but in Devarim, Moses addresses the community of Israel directly. Deuteronomy is a Mosaic repetition of the laws given in Exodus 19-23. Deuteronomy is is associated with the "lost scroll" that was publicly presented with the recostruction of the Temple after the Exile (2 Kings 22:8) and the reforms of Josiah (ca 622) who restricted sacrifice to Jerusalem and removed foreign cult elements from the worship. There is debate regarding the age of the scroll's origin. Devarim opens at the eve of Moses's death and contains a long narrative broken up into speeches covering the nation's history, travels, laws and the importance of loyalty to God. Moses opens his valedictory address with a rebuke regarding the past transgressions of Israel, recalling the disastrous mission of the spies, blaming the children of Israel for his inbility to enter the Promised Land and his death on the plains of Moab.
• devarim • deuteronomy • books of moses • moses; death • moses' valedictorian speech
Devarim opens the last book of the Torah with "these are the words that Moses spoke..." In the other four books of the Torah, the Israelites are instructed by the words of God through Moses's mouth; but in Devarim, Moses addresses the community of Israel directly. Deuteronomy is a Mosaic repetition of the laws given in Exodus 19-23. Deuteronomy is is associated with the "lost scroll" that was publicly presented with the recostruction of the Temple after the Exile (2 Kings 22:8) and the reforms of Josiah (ca 622) who restricted sacrifice to Jerusalem and removed foreign cult elements from the worship. There is debate regarding the age of the scroll's origin. Devarim opens at the eve of Moses's death and contains a long narrative broken up into speeches covering the nation's history, travels, laws and the importance of loyalty to God. Moses opens his valedictory address with a rebuke regarding the past transgressions of Israel, recalling the disastrous mission of the spies, blaming the children of Israel for his inbility to enter the Promised Land and his death on the plains of Moab.
• devarim • deuteronomy • books of moses • moses; death • moses' valedictorian speech
Cheese Cake Recipes
In 2007 Shavu'ot will begin at sunset on 22nd May and end at sunset on 24th May. Cheese cake and dairy foods are traditionally eaten during this festival.
• cheese cake • shavu’ot • jewish festivals • festival of weeks • torah
In 2007 Shavu'ot will begin at sunset on 22nd May and end at sunset on 24th May. Cheese cake and dairy foods are traditionally eaten during this festival.
• cheese cake • shavu’ot • jewish festivals • festival of weeks • torah
How to Make Cheese Blintzes
Dairy foods are the order of the day during the Jewish Festival of Shavu'ot. This recipe is for a very popular and traditional dish that can be either sweet or savoury.
• shavu'ot • how to make cheese blintzes • cheese blintzes • blintzes • torah
Dairy foods are the order of the day during the Jewish Festival of Shavu'ot. This recipe is for a very popular and traditional dish that can be either sweet or savoury.
• shavu'ot • how to make cheese blintzes • cheese blintzes • blintzes • torah
Part two: Too Young to Understand? Teaching Torah from Day One
In our last article, we discussed how aware our children are, even from a very young age. This week, we continue providing a list of practical suggestions for creating a Torah true environment for your baby, toddler, or child.
• jew • jewish • woman • women • kids
In our last article, we discussed how aware our children are, even from a very young age. This week, we continue providing a list of practical suggestions for creating a Torah true environment for your baby, toddler, or child.
• jew • jewish • woman • women • kids
The Counting of the Omer
The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.
• counting omer from pesach passover to shavuot • jewish harvest festival • 49 days to revelation torah law moses • mourning rabbi akiva's students • lag b'omer rabbi shimon bar yochai
The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.
• counting omer from pesach passover to shavuot • jewish harvest festival • 49 days to revelation torah law moses • mourning rabbi akiva's students • lag b'omer rabbi shimon bar yochai
Too Young to Understand? Teaching Torah from Day One
The Lubavitcher Rebbe said that every man, woman and child, regardless of age, should attend synagogue on Shavuos so that they can hear the Torah reading, the Ten Commandments. But why should young infants attend? Aren't they too young to understand? Modern science is starting to verify what Torah has always taught - That we are influenced by our surroundings even before birth.
• jewish • jew • women • woman • jewish women
The Lubavitcher Rebbe said that every man, woman and child, regardless of age, should attend synagogue on Shavuos so that they can hear the Torah reading, the Ten Commandments. But why should young infants attend? Aren't they too young to understand? Modern science is starting to verify what Torah has always taught - That we are influenced by our surroundings even before birth.
• jewish • jew • women • woman • jewish women
Winter X Games 12 Athletes
ESPN has announced the first round athletes who have been invited to compete in the Winter X Games 12
• x games • extreme sports • action sports • winter x games • aspen
ESPN has announced the first round athletes who have been invited to compete in the Winter X Games 12
• x games • extreme sports • action sports • winter x games • aspen
9th of Av- Does the Punishment Fit the Crime?- A Life Lesson I
Why was the Great Temple of Jerusalem Destroyed? You would never guess why! How can that lesson change our lives?
• three weeks • 9 of av • tisha ba'av • ninth of av • temple
Why was the Great Temple of Jerusalem Destroyed? You would never guess why! How can that lesson change our lives?
• three weeks • 9 of av • tisha ba'av • ninth of av • temple
A Time to Understand Ourselves
The time of the "Sefira" is a time to get to know yourself, but how?
• g_d • divine service • indivuality • triats • jewish ethics
The time of the "Sefira" is a time to get to know yourself, but how?
• g_d • divine service • indivuality • triats • jewish ethics
Based on Truth?
If you want to know about the exodus, then Hollywood's re-enactment, "The Ten Commandments", is the place to go… right? Not quite. Read on to find out what you thought you know, but really don't.
• passover • ten • commandments • movie • movies
If you want to know about the exodus, then Hollywood's re-enactment, "The Ten Commandments", is the place to go… right? Not quite. Read on to find out what you thought you know, but really don't.
• passover • ten • commandments • movie • movies
Breastfeeding Part 2: A Time to Wean
A Torah perspective on weaning children, based on the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.
• breastfeeding • nursing • wean • weaning • celebration
A Torah perspective on weaning children, based on the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.
• breastfeeding • nursing • wean • weaning • celebration
Can Gentile Believers Belong to a Messianic Synagogue
Can Gentile believers be members of a Messianic synagogue? The short answer is yes! A longer explanation is more interesting, No?
• ruth • bible • people • gentile • messianic
Can Gentile believers be members of a Messianic synagogue? The short answer is yes! A longer explanation is more interesting, No?
• ruth • bible • people • gentile • messianic
God: Creator. . .or Magician?
For centuries, Christians, Jews, and Muslims have referred to God as "Creator." That may well be true, but in the Bible, most of what God does is less creative, and more magical. Poof! There's the universe. Poof! There's a virgin who gives birth. Poof! Jesus resurrects from the dead. And on and on. This article examines the differences between true creativity and cosmic parlor tricks. No holds barred!! You may be offended, but then again, you may be enlightened.
• christian • jew • muslim • science • evolution
For centuries, Christians, Jews, and Muslims have referred to God as "Creator." That may well be true, but in the Bible, most of what God does is less creative, and more magical. Poof! There's the universe. Poof! There's a virgin who gives birth. Poof! Jesus resurrects from the dead. And on and on. This article examines the differences between true creativity and cosmic parlor tricks. No holds barred!! You may be offended, but then again, you may be enlightened.
• christian • jew • muslim • science • evolution
Jewish Mailing Lists and Newsgroups
Interact with the global Jewish community in cyber-space!
• mail • mailing • list • lists • jew
Interact with the global Jewish community in cyber-space!
• mail • mailing • list • lists • jew
Living with Ourselves
How we can transform our daily life to a learning and growing experience
• g_d • moses • torah • rock • israel
How we can transform our daily life to a learning and growing experience
• g_d • moses • torah • rock • israel
The Bible Codes - Part 2
A second look at the Bible Codes. Is there still more to be discovered before we have the answers?
• bible codes • drosnin • satinover • torah • gans
A second look at the Bible Codes. Is there still more to be discovered before we have the answers?
• bible codes • drosnin • satinover • torah • gans
Where is The Garden of Eden?
Is the Garden of Eden mentioned in Genesis to be taken literally? Is there such a place on this earth? The truth revealed!
• garden of eden • adam • eve • paadise • genesis
Is the Garden of Eden mentioned in Genesis to be taken literally? Is there such a place on this earth? The truth revealed!
• garden of eden • adam • eve • paadise • genesis
Why are we Praying for Life- What is Life? II
The second part of our discussion on what is life. The next question which we start dealing with is how to live?
• g_d • judaism • torah • mitzvoth • philosopher
The second part of our discussion on what is life. The next question which we start dealing with is how to live?
• g_d • judaism • torah • mitzvoth • philosopher
Giraffe is "Kosher" Say Rabbis
In 2008, Israeli rabbis unequivocally declared that giraffes, based on their conformation to Biblical dietary law, are suitable for human consumption.
• giraffe • matzoh balls • chicken soup • ketchup • cheddar
In 2008, Israeli rabbis unequivocally declared that giraffes, based on their conformation to Biblical dietary law, are suitable for human consumption.
• giraffe • matzoh balls • chicken soup • ketchup • cheddar
Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.
• yom kippur • yom kippur dates • sabbath of sabbaths • days of awe • jewish high holidays
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.
• yom kippur • yom kippur dates • sabbath of sabbaths • days of awe • jewish high holidays
7 Hanukah The Treasure in Your Cellar
Insights conceringing the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers as he is sold into slavery. Does the disposition of their brother bring them the results they wanted? How destructive are envy and greed and are they only destructive to the victim? Consdier the treasure in your own cellar and how often you've wished to have the neighbor's instead.
• hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • vayeishev
Insights conceringing the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers as he is sold into slavery. Does the disposition of their brother bring them the results they wanted? How destructive are envy and greed and are they only destructive to the victim? Consdier the treasure in your own cellar and how often you've wished to have the neighbor's instead.
• hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • vayeishev
Ceremonial Music
From weddings to funerals, from Bar Mitzvahs to birthdays, from graduations to inaugurations, music makes our moments more memorable.
• dirge • funerals • music • education • inaugurations
From weddings to funerals, from Bar Mitzvahs to birthdays, from graduations to inaugurations, music makes our moments more memorable.
• dirge • funerals • music • education • inaugurations
I-11 Vayigash Do you have a Father?
The famine spreads for two years. Jacob sends his sons to return to Egypt to bargain for supplies. He sends Benjamin under the protection of Judah. Judah meets the Vizier and confronts him with the past, "Do you have a father?" Reconciliation is achieved through confrontation. Links to external parasha and resources are provided with a definition of teshuvah / repentance
• vayigash • vayyigash • vayigash • book of moses • story of joseph
The famine spreads for two years. Jacob sends his sons to return to Egypt to bargain for supplies. He sends Benjamin under the protection of Judah. Judah meets the Vizier and confronts him with the past, "Do you have a father?" Reconciliation is achieved through confrontation. Links to external parasha and resources are provided with a definition of teshuvah / repentance
• vayigash • vayyigash • vayigash • book of moses • story of joseph
I-12 Vayechi Ephraim and Manasseh
Parasha Vayechi ends the First Book of Moses with the Blessing of Jacob on his children. Joseph brings his two sons to Jacob for his final blessing. Jacob switches hands, blessing the younger, Ephraim with his right hand and Manasseh with his left. The Blessing of Jacob provides the spiritual inheritance of Israel. Includes links for further study.
• manasseh • menashe • ephraim • bereshit • breishit
Parasha Vayechi ends the First Book of Moses with the Blessing of Jacob on his children. Joseph brings his two sons to Jacob for his final blessing. Jacob switches hands, blessing the younger, Ephraim with his right hand and Manasseh with his left. The Blessing of Jacob provides the spiritual inheritance of Israel. Includes links for further study.
• manasseh • menashe • ephraim • bereshit • breishit
II-2 Va'iera A Plague on You
Moses returns to Egypt and lead the children of Israel to freedom. However, the winning their release will not come easily. Moses must be a diplomat extraordinaire when confronting Pharaoh. The commitment between man and God is a mutual contract, reminiscent of marriage. The first seven plagues come to pass, touching every aspect of human life as Pharaoh refuses to acknowledge that he is not in control of the universe.
• vaera • va'iera • shmot • shemot • shemos
Moses returns to Egypt and lead the children of Israel to freedom. However, the winning their release will not come easily. Moses must be a diplomat extraordinaire when confronting Pharaoh. The commitment between man and God is a mutual contract, reminiscent of marriage. The first seven plagues come to pass, touching every aspect of human life as Pharaoh refuses to acknowledge that he is not in control of the universe.
• vaera • va'iera • shmot • shemot • shemos
III-1 Vayikra Coming Close
Vayikra, referred as the Torat Kohanim, is concerned with the pratical application in temple worship and ritual. After the destruction of the Temple in 70CE, prayer and synagogue worship came to replace the temple ritual and sacrifices. Instead of sacrifices, we pray for forgiveness. We are not excused from the mitzvot of reparation for the losses we cause others. Anyone could bring sacrifices to the Temple. God is accessible to everyone. "Korbanot" means to bring close. Sacrifice drew people to God, reconciling the disparity of the physical and spiritual worlds and allowing an introspective encounter with the Creator of the Universe. Unlike heathen offerings, the sacrificial animal was not consumed by fire to be a heavenly banquet. A small portion of the fat was sacrificed, parts given for the priests and the remainder eaten by the person bringing it. Sacrifice involved community participation as well as personal reconciliation with fellow man.
• vayikra • leviticus • torah • bible studies • sacrifices
Vayikra, referred as the Torat Kohanim, is concerned with the pratical application in temple worship and ritual. After the destruction of the Temple in 70CE, prayer and synagogue worship came to replace the temple ritual and sacrifices. Instead of sacrifices, we pray for forgiveness. We are not excused from the mitzvot of reparation for the losses we cause others. Anyone could bring sacrifices to the Temple. God is accessible to everyone. "Korbanot" means to bring close. Sacrifice drew people to God, reconciling the disparity of the physical and spiritual worlds and allowing an introspective encounter with the Creator of the Universe. Unlike heathen offerings, the sacrificial animal was not consumed by fire to be a heavenly banquet. A small portion of the fat was sacrificed, parts given for the priests and the remainder eaten by the person bringing it. Sacrifice involved community participation as well as personal reconciliation with fellow man.
• vayikra • leviticus • torah • bible studies • sacrifices