Torah Classes

Chp. 29 verses 39 - 46 & Chp. 30 verses 1 - 10: The consecration of the Alter. The continual burnt offering; two sheep, one sheep the first sacrifice brought in the morning and the second one the last sacrifice brought in the afternoon. They were accompanied with a meal offering and a wine libation. With this sacrifice Hashem promised that His presence will dwell among the children of Israel. Chp. 30, concludes the portion with the description of the golden alter. It was used to burn the incense, which was a sweet savor to Hashem. The incense was burnt every morning when the priest would clean the menorah and every evening when the priest would light it. The portion concludes with a mention of the Yom kippur service which served as an atonement for the nation throughout the generations.