Parsing the Portion

Shemini

Leviticus 9-11

AUDIO ONLY

Join Grant and Robin for an unrehearsed discussion of the Torah portion.

Lesson Notes

DISCUSSION POINTS:

What is the significance of “the eighth day”?
What is the relationship of the “strange fire” brought by Nadav and Avihu with the seductress mentioned in Proverbs?
What is the power of silence, and how did Aaron wield it?
What is the connection between the kosher laws and the events of this Torah portion?

Keywords

Nadab and Abihu, seductress, strange fire

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