This study will focus on the nature of the dedication of the Mishkan. What lies behind Scripture's focus on the altar and the Divine fire that came down upon it?
After the seven days of the Mishkan’s inauguration, the eighth day has finally arrived, and with it the promise of divine revelation.
In order to appreciate the significance of this event, it must be viewed from a broader historical perspective.
Parashat Shemini presents the laws relating to pure and impure animals in the context of the state of purity necessary for approaching the Sanctuary. In this shiur, we will discuss the uniqueness of the Torah's guidelines regarding permissible and forbidden foods.
The tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu in Parashat Shemini offer an interesting window into the personality of Aharon, from his initial silence to his fraught interaction with his younger brother Moshe.