Korah lead a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. He claimed God had not appointed them to positions of power and authority over the Jewish people.
High Priest – Kohen Gadol
The High Priest is a descendant of Aaron (first High Priest) chosen to lead of all of the priests. He led worship services on Yom Kippur.
Numbers 25:11-13 – Pinchas Man of Zeal
Phinehas was zealous and saved the Jewish people from being destroyed in a plague. God’s reward was to make him a priest. Why is this reward appropriate?
Leviticus 16:8 – What is Azazel?
On Yom Kippur two goats are placed before the High Priest. He draws lots and designates one goat for the Lord and the other goat for Azazel. Who or what is Azazel?
Exodus 28:12 and 28:29 – Their Names
The High Priest was required to wear 8 special garments when he served in the Temple. Attached to those garments were stones engraved with the names of the 12 tribes of Israel.
Parshat Masei Summary
Parshat Masei is the 10th and final parsha in Sefer Bamidbar (also known as Numbers).
This parsha is verses Numbers 33:1 – 36:13, or a total of 132 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Emor Summary
Parshat Emor is the 8th parsha in Sefer Vayikra (also known as Leviticus).
This parsha is verses Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23, or a total of 124 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Acharei Summary
Parshat Acharei (also called Acharei Mot) is the 6th parsha in Sefer Vayikra (also known as Leviticus).
This parsha is verses Leviticus 16:1 – 18:30, or a total of 80 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Shemini Summary
Parshat Shemini is the 3rd parsha in Sefer Vayikra (also known as Leviticus).
This parsha is verses Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47, or a total of 91 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Tzav Summary
Parshat Tzav is the 2nd parsha in Sefer Vayikra (also known as Leviticus).
This parsha is verses Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36, or a total of 96 verses, but see the Note after Aliyah 7.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Tetzaveh Summary
Parshat Tetzaveh is the 8th parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 27:20 – 30:10, or a total of 101 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.