Parsha talk Pre Pesach 5786 2026

Parashat Tzav [Levicus 6:1-8:36] presents the principal sacrifices discussed last week, but this time from the perspective of the priests. Beginning with chapter 8 is the inauguaration of priestly office, which will conclude in parashat Shmini, in two weeks. Because Passover begins next week and we will not be recording, we devoted our conversation to the Haggadah, discussing some of our favorite passages. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the soldiers of the United States Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces, may they be removed from harm’s way. With my best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and a...