The Torah Portion of TETZAVEH (תְּצַוֶּה—Hebrew for “command,” the second word of the parashah) is the 20th weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the eight in the Book of Shemot (Exodus).[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetzaveh
This parashah contains the detailed instructions from God on kindling the eternal light of the menorah, the description of the garments for the priests (kohanim) and high priest (kohen gadol), the consecration ceremony for the priesthood. The description of the incense altar as well as using the prescribed incense mixture is also given.
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- Aish HaTorah – Articles on Parashat Tetzaveh
- Torah.org – Articles on Parshas Tetzaveh
- Jerusalem Lights – Torah Thoughts on Shemot / Exodus
- Chabad – Articles on Parshat Tetzaveh
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