* PARSHA Q&A * In-Depth Questions on the Parsha and Rashi's commentary. Parshas Tzav For the week ending 16 Adar Sheini 5755 17 & 18 March 1995 ========================================================================== Parsha Questions 1. In verse 6:2, Hashem tells Moshe, "`Tzav' (command) Aaron..." When is the word `Tzav' used? 2. Until when may the fats and limbs of an Olah be placed on the Mizbe'ach? 3. If, while removing the ashes from the Mizbe'ach, the Kohen finds limbs that were not consumed, what must he do with them? 4. What was the first Korban (sacrifice) brought each day? 5. If someone extinguishes the fire on the Mizbe'ach, how many Torah violations have been transgressed? 6. When a Kohen is inaugurated to serve in the Beis Hamikdash, what offering must he bring? 7. How often must the Kohen Gadol bring a Korban Mincha? 8. What is the difference between a "Minchas Kohen" and a "Minchas Yisrael"? 9. When is a Kohen disqualified from eating from the Chatas (sin offering)? 10. The Torah commands that a copper pot used to cook Kodesh food must be "scoured and rinsed". Why? 11. What types of animals may be brought as an Asham (guilt offering)? 12. List three types of Kohanim who may not partake of the Asham. 13. List three types of Kohanim who have no share in the skins of the Olah offering. 14. In which 4 instances is a Korban Todah brought? 15. How does a Korban become "Pigul"? 16. How does the Torah punish a tamei person who eats a Korban? 17. What position did Moshe fill during the seven days of the inauguration of the Mishkan? 18. How many days prior to Yom Kippur must the Kohen Gadol separate from his family? 19. What other service requires that the Kohen separate from his family? 20. What are the 5 categories of Korbanos listed in this Parsha? Bonus QUESTION: In Parshas Vayikra, the Torah lists the Korbanos in the following order: Olah, Mincha, Shlamim, Chatas, and Asham. In Parshas Tzav, the Torah lists the Shlamim last. Why? I Did Not Know That! The reason that the Kohen Gadol brings a Mincha offering twice a day is to spare the feelings of others. Sinners will not be embarrassed to bring their sin offerings because the Kohen Gadol brings an atonement for himself twice a day. The poor will not feel ashamed that they can only afford to bring a Mincha offering because that is the offering that the Kohen Gadol brings. Abarbanel ========================================================================== Answers to this Week's Questions All references are to the verses and Rashi's commentary, unless otherwise stated 1. 6:2 - It is used to indicate a command that urges performance now, and for future generations. 2. 6:2 - Until morning [dawn]. 3. 6:3 - Return them to the Mizbe'ach. 4. 6:5 - The Tamid offering. 5. 6:6 - Two. 6. 6:13 - A Korban Mincha -- A tenth part of an ephah of flour, half of it in the morning and half in the afternoon. 7. 6:13 - Daily. 8. 6:15 - The Minchas Kohen is burnt completely. Only a kometz (handful) of the Minchas Yisrael is burnt, and the remainder is eaten by the Kohanim. 9. 6:19 - If he is tamei (spiritually impure) at the time of the sprinkling of the blood. 10. 6:21 - So that the absorbed ta'am (taste) of the Kodesh food will be expelled. 11. 7:3 - A ram or a lamb. 12. 7:7 - a) A Tvul Yom -- A tamei person who has gone to the Mikveh and is awaiting sunset to become Tahor (spiritually pure); b) A Mechusar Kipurim -- A Tamei person who has gone to the Mikveh but has yet to bring his required sacrifice to become Tahor; c) An Onan -- a mourner prior to the burial of the deceased. 13. 7:8 - a) A Tvul Yom; b) A Mechusar Kipurim; c) An Onan (see answer 12 for more detail). 14. 7:12 - a) After a safe arrival from an ocean voyage; b) After a safe arrival from a desert journey; c) After being freed from prison; d) After recovering from illness. 15. 7:18 - The person slaughters the animal with the intention that it be eaten after the prescribed time. 16. 7:20 - With Kares (spiritual excision). 17. 8:28 - He served as the Kohen. 18. 8:34 - Seven days. 19. 8:34 - The burning of the Parah Aduma (red cow). 20. Olah (6:2); Mincha (6:7); Chatas (6:18); Asham (7:1); Shlamim (7:11). Bonus ANSWER: Parshas Vayikra was addressed to the entire Jewish People. Therefore, the Torah listed the free-will offerings first and afterwards listed the obligatory offerings. Parshas Tzav was addressed specifically to the Kohanim. Thus, the Torah listed the Korbanos in order of descending Kedusha. Abarbanel ========================================================================== What do YOU do with Parsha Q&A? Ruth Soetendorp of the Bournemouth University School of Law in Poole, UK wrote: "I find it useful in preparing for facilitating a women's discussion group, which involves women of many different Jewish affiliations. This is our second year of meeting to discuss the sedra of the week. We've found it an enriching and enlightening experience, and your contributions are especially appreciated. Thanks, and keep up the good work. Shalom." What do you do with Parsha Q&A? 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