Emor
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Leviticus 21:1-24: 23 • Ezekiel 34:25-37:26 • Luke 11:1-12:59
- How many sons did Jacob have?
- What qualified someone to be a priest (kohen) of Israel?
- Who is the first Kohen mentioned in the Torah? Gen 14:18
- Why do you think there are different roles for the “priests” than for other people?
- What persons were physically disqualified from performing priestly functions in the Mishkan?
- If an animal has a defect, may it be offered as a sacrifice?
- Can you list the eight “moedim” listed in Leviticus 23?
- What is the first holy day mentioned in this Torah Portion?
- Why do we “count the Omer”?
- What groups was Moses to ’emor’ the instructions contained in Leviticus 22:17-33
- Eziekel 44:17-19 the Holy One begins to give the prophet instructions about a “new priesthood” which would function in the future temple. What material are the priest’s garments to be made?
- What material may the priests not wear in performing their duties?
- What kind of oil is to be used in the menorah?
- How many loaves of bread were there to be placed in the inner court? Why this number?
- Parsha Emor concludes with a startling story, Who is the central figure in the story?
- As a result of this incident (question 15), what further instruction did the Holy One give to Moses for the people to follow?
“For all the promises of G-d find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to G-d for His Glory.” -2 Corinthians 1:20