Vayikra - Shemini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47)

All recordings are created by copying Sefaria using the Kehot Chumash from Chabad english translation. The Text to Voice is using English AI... sorry for any weird speech.Please note that release schedule is based on the year 5786. Some weeks do not have a Parsha. You can always look up the current Parsha ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠.If you like the recording please consider donating to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chabad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help continue their effort to make resources like this more accessible to the Jewish population!VayikraShemini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47)On the eighth day, fire descends from Heaven to consume the offerings—joy erupts as God’s glory appears. Then tragedy: Nadav and Avihu bring “strange fire” and die before God. In the aftermath, priests are warned against serving intoxicated; discernment between holy and profane becomes paramount. The portion then outlines the laws of permitted and forbidden animals—signs for land creatures, fish with fins and scales, a list of birds, and a few winged insects—along with purity rules tied to carcasses and contact. “Be holy, for I am holy” frames a diet that trains awareness. Themes to listen for: the closeness and danger of holiness, disciplined service, and identity shaped by daily choices.