Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Vayikra

Parsha 24

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds We have now exited the Exodus and have entered Leviticus Today’s portion is from Leviticus 1:1–5:26 it is called Vayikra which means “and He called” God gave the laws of the sacrifices. Burnt offerings could be bulls, rams or male goats, or turtle doves or pigeons, which the priest burned completely on the altar. Meal offerings were made of flour with oil, from which priest would break a peice to burn on the altar, and the remainder was the priests lunch. When consumed no leaven or honey was used just salt. Strict and very specific protocols were given for meal, well-being, and sin offerings. Which included the burning of various internal organs. Offerings just about everything you could think of included but not limited to a person who: a silent witness, touched any unclean thing, touched human uncleanness, or uttered an oath and forgot. The person had to confess and sacrifice a female sheep or goat. if they could not afford a sheep, two turtledoves or two pigeons and if they can’t afford that they can bring a handful of flour. Basically sacrifice was required for every possible scenario. And that is Vayikra in 60 seconds.