Anyone who understands the opening pasuk of Parshat Acharei Mot immediately realizes that this entire Parsha belongs in Parshat Shmini! Why then do Parshiyot Tazria/Metzora ‘interrupt’ this logical sequence?
In case this sounds a bit complicated, don’t worry; we’ll begin this week’s shiur by first explaining this question. Then we’ll use its answer to help us arrive at a more comprehensive understanding of the structure and theme of Sefer Vayikra.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
OU TORAH Metzora: The Internal Structure of the Laws of Tumah and Tahara By Rabbi Menachem Leibtag
Anyone who understands the opening pasuk of Parshat Acharei Mot immediately realizes that this entire Parsha belongs in Parshat Shmini! Why then do Parshiyot Tazria/Metzora ‘interrupt’ this logical sequence?
In case this sounds a bit complicated, don’t worry; we’ll begin this week’s shiur by first explaining this question. Then we’ll use its answer to help us arrive at a more comprehensive understanding of the structure and theme of Sefer Vayikra.
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