Dr Hollisa Alewine – TAZRIA/METZORA (Just a Hair Off) April 17, 2021

"When she sows seed" and "Leper" --- Sin sacrifices have been offered for Aharon and his sons so that they could in turn offer sacrifices for the people. They needed to make atonement for the Golden Calf, an event still very much in the consciousness of the young nation. With proper preparation for the moment, the Presence descended on the Eighth. This theme of the Eighth extends into the next two Torah portions, Tazria and Metzorah.

 

If we draw a relationship among the types of “eighth” in Shmini and Tazria/Metzorah, then the circumcision on the Eighth Day in Tazria, and a cleansed metzorah [leper], and purified zav [one with a non-natural discharge] which require a sacrifice on the eighth day in Metzorah, also usher in a closer, restored Presence of the Holy One. This person may re-enter the Sanctuary.

 

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