G-d gives Moses a series of laws specific to Aaron and all the priests; then instructs Moses to tell the people about the festivals, in addition to laws of blasphemy and murder. Priests are…READ MORE.

PARASHA OF THE WEEK Double Parasha 28 Tazria & 29 Metzora – The Studio in Venice – this week we present a double Work of Art by Michal Meron

PARASHA OF THE WEEK Double Parasha 28 Tazria & 29 Metzora – The Studio in Venice – this week we present a double Work of Art by Michal Meron

Then Aaron’s sons Nadav and Avihu offer «strange fire» before G-d and are struck dead. The people and the priests see the glory of G-d and are silent. G-d speaks to Moses and Aaron, telling them that the people must learn to distinguish between the sacred and the profane…READ MORE.

The Jewish community of Venice celebrates every year a Seder for all the members. The weeks before, volunteers of the community bake the …READ MORE.

G-d continues to instruct Moses, calling him to gather Aaron and his sons so that they could be taught the rituals of sacrifice. At G-d’s command, Moses calls the people to the Tent of Meeting where he constructed the Tabern….READ MORE.

G-d commands Moses regarding various types of offerings: under what circumstances they should be offered, and what they should consist of. Moses conducts a ceremony to anoint the Tent of Appointed Meeting and the …READ MORE.

Vayakhel :The Israelites bring so many materials for the construction of the Tabernacle that Moses tells them to stop…
Pekude: The work of constructing the Tabernacle is completed; Moses receives the command to anoint it and to anoint Aaron and the priests. All that …

G-d had already commanded Moses how to build a Tent of Appointed Meeting for G-d. This Dwelling Place was a moveable holy sanctuary where the people can bring offerings to G-d. Priests were to wear special garments and wash before officiating in this sanctuary. Each person, rich and…READ MORE.

G-d also reveals to Moses how to make the priestly garments and describes the seven day ritual to invest Aaron (Cohen Gadol) and his sons Nadav, Avihu, Elazar and Itamar (Cohanim) as priests. ”And Moses” G-d commands “you shall command the sons of Israel to use pure olive oil for kindling …READ MORE