Delve into the laws and rituals outlined in Leviticus. Explain their historical and cultural context, their moral and ethical implications, and their symbolic meanings. Use animations to illustrate complex concepts, and interviews with religious leaders to discuss interpretations and applications.
| Leviticus Portion | Description | Link | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vayikra | The Lord calls to Moses and speaks to him from the tent of meeting, giving him the laws of the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the guilt offering, and the peace offering. | Vayikra | Not Read | Leviticus 1:1-5:26 |
| Tzav | God's instructions to Moses about the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the guilt offering, and the peace offering continue, with additional details about the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. | Tzav | Not Read | Leviticus 6:1-8:36 |
| Shmini | After the ordination of the priests, God's glory appears to the people. The priests begin their ministry, but Nadab and Abihu, sons of Aaron, offer unauthorized fire to God and are consumed by fire from the Lord. The portion also includes laws about kosher and non-kosher animals, birds, fish, and insects. | Shmini | Not Read | Leviticus 9:1-11:47 |
| Tazria | God gives Moses and Aaron laws about the ritual impurity of childbirth and skin diseases (commonly referred to as leprosy, but more accurately translated as "a scaly affection"). The portion also details the purification process for individuals and houses affected by these conditions. | Tazria | Not Read | Leviticus 12:1-13:59 |
| Metzora | The purification rituals for individuals and houses affected by leprosy continue to be detailed. The portion also includes laws about bodily discharges that cause ritual impurity. | Metzora | Not Read | Leviticus 14:1-15:33 |
| Achrei Mot | After the death of Aaron's two sons, God gives Moses the law of the Yom Kippur service, including the sending off of the scapegoat. The portion also includes laws prohibiting the consumption of blood and detailing various sexual prohibitions. | Achrei Mot | Not Read | Leviticus 16:1-18:30 |
| Kedoshim | God gives the Israelites the holiness code, a series of laws and ethical exhortations intended to set them apart from the other nations. The portion includes the commandments to love your neighbor as yourself, to observe the Sabbath, and to revere one's parents, among others. | Kedoshim | Not Read | Leviticus 19:1-20:27 |
| | Emor | God gives Moses laws regulating the lives of the priests, the operation of the sanctuary, and the observance of the festivals, including Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. The portion also includes laws about the lighting of the menorah, the showbread, and the blasphemer. | Emor | Not Read | Leviticus 21:1-24:23 | | Behar | At Mount Sinai, God gives Moses the laws of the sabbatical year and the jubilee year, including the commandments to let the land rest, to remit debts, and to free slaves. The portion also includes laws about the redemption of land and the prohibition against taking advantage of the poor and needy. | Behar | Not Read | Leviticus 25:1-26:2 | | Bechukotai | God promises blessings to the Israelites if they follow His commandments and curses if they reject His laws. The portion also includes laws about vows, tithes, and the redemption of the firstborn. | Bechukotai | Not Read | Leviticus 26:3-27:34 |