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Parsha Tzav

  1. How long was the burnt offering to last?

    It was known as tamid, or perpetual. The evening sacrifice was kept burning through the night until the flames could kindle the wood for the morning burnt offering. Fire kept burning on the altar continually.


  2. Did the fire continue to burn during Shabbat? If so, how?

    The law that you could not kindle fire on Shabbat did not apply to the Sanctuary.
    Wood was continually added to keep the fire burning.


  3. What items made up the meal offering?

    fine flour, oil, frankincense.


  4. What 2 items were not to be used?

    leaven and honey.


  5. Who was designated to eat of the meal offering and where?

    Every male among the children of Aaron for all generations; in a holy place - the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting.


  6. The children of Israel were commanded to eat no fat from three animals. Which were they?

    ox, sheep, and goat.


  7. Of what animals or fowl were they allowed to eat the blood?

    None


  8. We are told of three anointings. What were they and in which order?

    Mishcan, Mizbaach and vessels, and Aaron and his sons.


  9. When Aaron and his sons were anointed, who was ordered to assemble and watch and where was this done?

    All the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.


  10. When the ram was killed for the burnt-offering, what was done with the blood?

    Moshe dashed it against the altar all around.


  11. Following the burnt offering we are told about the sacrifice of the ram of consecration. How was the blood of this sacrifice handled differently?

    Moshe put the blood on the tip of Aaron's right ear, thumb of his right hand, and the great toe of his right foot. The same was done to his sons. Then the blood was dashed about the altar.


  12. How many days of consecration were there during which Aaron and his sons remained in the tent of meeting?

    7


  13. What is the meaning of the word Tzav?

    Command.