Parasha Summary
Parashat Tzav continues detailing the laws of korbanot (sacrifices), focusing on the responsibilities of the kohanim (priests). It outlines the procedures for the olah (burnt offering), minchah (meal offering), chatat (sin offering), asham (guilt offering), and shelamim (peace offering). The parasha emphasizes the eternal nature of the fire on the altar, symbolizing unwavering devotion to Hashem. It also describes the inauguration of Aharon and his sons into the priesthood, including their seven-day consecration process. The portion underscores the sanctity of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the importance of ritual purity, reinforcing the central role of the kohanim in facilitating the relationship between Bnei Yisrael and Hashem.
