“TZAV (a.k.a ZAV/TSAV/SAV)/Command or Order”

SHALOM!

TORAH PORTION READING 25/ WEEK 25:

Tzav/Command — צו

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• TORAH:

LEVITICUS 6:1-8:36

 

• HAF-TORAH (either PROPHETS or WRITINGS) – PROPHETS:

JEREMIAH 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23

 

• BRIT CHADASHAH (NEW COVENANT / NEW TESTAMENT) – GOSPEL:

MATTHEW 9:10-17

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Note: The regular readings above are often interrupted with special readings on Jewish holidays, special Sabbaths, and Rosh Chodesh. Refer to the annual Torah Portion schedule for these special portions.

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Portion Summary

The twenty-fifth reading from the TORAH and second reading from the book of Leviticus is called Tzav (צו), which means “Command.” The name comes from the first word of Leviticus 6:9, where the LORD says to Moses, “Command Aaron and his sons …” Tzav reiterates the five types of sacrifices introduced in the previous portion but this time discusses the priestly regulations pertaining to them. The last chapter of the reading describes the seven-day ordination of Aaron and his sons as they prepared to enter the holy priesthood.

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Portion Outline

• TORAH
  • Leviticus 6:8 | Instructions concerning Sacrifices
  • Leviticus 7:11 | Further Instructions
  • Leviticus 8:1 | The Rites of Ordination
• PROPHETS
  • Jer 7:16 | The People’s Disobedience