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Prayer Shawls of The Book of Leviticus

  1. Vayikra Tallit
  2. Tzav Tallit
  3. Shmini Tallit
  4. Tazria-Metzora Tallit
  5. Achrei Mot Tallit
  6. Kedoshim Tallit
  7. Emor Tallit
  8. Behar-Behukotai Tallit

Vayikra Tallit

Parasha Vayikra “He Called” פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא Leviticus 1:1-5:26 is the first portion in the Book of Leviticus, the third Book of the five books of the Bible; and the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah readings read annually, beginning on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.


Parasha Vayikra presents detailed instructions of service in the Tabernacle and the giving of offerings.

Vayikra Band I

Vayikra Band I
A man of modest means brings two turtle-doves as an offering.

Translation of Hebrew (VaYikra chapter5, verse7):
“And if his means suffice not for a lamb, then he shall bring his forfeit for that wherein he hath sinned, two turtle-doves…”

Vayikra Band I

Vayikra Band II
A bull is brought and blessed as a burnt offering.

Translation of Hebrew (VaYikra chapter 1, verse 3 and 4):
“When any man of you bringeth an offering…If his offering be a burnt-offering of the herd…he shall bring it to the door of the tent of meeting…4 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering…”

Tzav Tallit

Parashat Tzav  “Command” פָּרָשַׁת צַו Leviticus 6:1-8:36, is the second Torah portion in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and the 25th weekly portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.


 
In Parasha Tzav, G-d tells Moses in detail how to dress and anoint Aaron, the high priest, and his sons.

Tzav Tallit Band I

Tallit Band I
Aaron’s sons who are laying their hands on bullocks who are being brought for a sin offering. They are in front of the meeting tent. Aaron, the high priest, in his ceremonial garments, is seen just inside, as is Moses who is standing behind the alter of offering.

Tzav Tallit Band I

Tallit Band II
Aaron is seen near the altar of offering, in front of the meeting tent, dressed in his priestly garments for the first time. The basket of unleavened bread mentioned in the biblical text can be seen in front of the altar and next to it the shovel used after the ceremony to collect the ashes.

Shmini Tallit

Parasha Shmini “Eighth” פָּרָשַׁת  שְּׁמִינִי Leviticus 9:1-11:47, is the third Torah portion in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and the 26th weekly portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.

Parasha Shmini deals in detail with priests entering into office.

Shmini Band I

Tallit Band I
Moses and Aaron bless the Israelites in front of the sanctuary.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus 9, 23):
“And Moses and Aaron went into the tent of meeting, and came out, and blessed the people…”

Shmini Band II

Tallit Band II
Aaron brings a bull and a ram as offerings.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus 9, 2):
“And he [Moses] said unto Aaron: “Take thee a bull-calf for a sin-offering, and a ram for a burnt-offering …”

Tazria-Metzora Tallit

Parasha Tazria-Metzora “She Bears Seed”-“Leper” פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ־מְּצֹרָע Leviticus 12:1-15:33, is the forth and fifth Torah portion in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and is the 27th and 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana.
Parasha Tazria and Parasha Metzora are read together on regular years and read separately on leap year.


Parasha Tazria begins by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. Parasha Metzora deals with purification of persons and their homes from diseases of the skin.

Tazria Band I

Band I Tazria
A mother with new-born brings a lamb and a turtle-dove as offerings to the high priest.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus chapter 12, verse 6):
“And when the days of her purification are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt-offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtle-dove…”

Metzora Band II

Band II Metzora
A cured leper, with a newly shaven head, brings lambs to the high priest for sacrifice.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus chapter 13, verse 10):
“…he shall take two he-lambs without blemish, and one ewe-lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour for a meal-offering, mingled with oil…”

Ahrei Mot Tallit


Parashat Achrei Mot  “After The Death”  פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת Leviticus 16:1-18:30, is the 6th Torah portion in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and the 29th weekly portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.

Parashat Achrei Mot deals with ritual ceremonies of the sanctuary including the high priest, Aaron’s, attire and offerings.

Ahrei Mot Band I

Tallit Band I Scene I
The high priest, Aaron, puts incense upon the fire of the incense alter.
Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus chapter 16, verse 12-13):
“And his hands full of sweet incense beaten small…and he shall put the incense upon the fire…”
Band I Scene II
A goat is sent into the wilderness by Aaron to atone for the sins of the people.

Ahrei Mot Band II

Tallit Band II
The high priest, Aaron, brings a young bull and a rams to the Tabernacle.
Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus chapter 16, verse 3):
“Herewith shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin-offering, and a ram for a burnt-offering.

Kedoshim Tallit

Parashat Kedoshim “Holy”  פָּרָשַׁת קְדשִׁים Leviticus 19:1-20:27, is the 7th Torah portion in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and the 30th weekly portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.


Parahat Kedoshim deals with the laws pertaining to the Israelites.

Kedoshim Band I

Tallit Band I
Moses teaches young children torah on a background of the Tablets of the Law.

Kedoshim Band I

Tallit Band II
Moses receives the Tablets of the Law at Mount Sinai.
Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus, 20):
“And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying: I am the Lord your God, Ye shall observe all My statutes… and do them: I am the Lord who sanctifies you…”

Emor Tallit


Parashat Emor “Say”  פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר Leviticus 21:1-24:23, is the 8th Torah portion in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and the 31st weekly portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.

Parasha Emor discusses the laws regarding the priests, the sanctuary and the festivals. In spring festival included bringing the first fruits to the Tabernacle and the sacrifice of a lamb or goat.

Emor Band I

Tallit Band I
A lamb is being brought for the ceremony of the waving of the Omer.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus 23, 12):
“And in the day when ye wave the sheaf, ye shall offer a yearling without blemish for a burnt offering…”

Emor Band I

Tallit Band II
The first fruits of the harvest are being brought to the Tabernacle.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus 23, 9):
“You shall reap the harvest thereof, then you shall bring the first fruits of your harvest.”

Behar-Behukotai

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai “On The Mountain”-“In My Laws” פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר־בְּחֻקֹּתַי Leviticus 25:1-27:34, are the last two Torah portions in Leviticus, the 3rd Book of the five Books of the Bible, and the 32nd and 33rd weekly portions in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year. Parasha Behar and Parasha Bechukotai are read together on regular years and separately on leap year.

Behar-Behukotai Tallit

Parasha Behar, which means “On The Mountain“, explains the laws Moses received on Mount Sinai relating to the land the Israelites are to receive; giving the land a rest every seventh year; and the fiftieth year, Jubilee year, when debts are erased and slaves set free.
Parasha Bechukotai, which means “In My Laws“, discusses the statutes and laws received at Mount Sinai, and the blessings to be expected by those upholding them.

Bechukotai Band I

Band I Parasha Bechukotai
This apple tree symbolizes plenty in the land.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus chapter 26, verse 3-4):
“If ye walk in My statutes, and keep My commandments, and do them; (4) then I will give you rains in their season, and the land shall yield her produce, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.”

Bechukotai Band II

Band II Parasha Behar
A shofar is being blown on a backdrop of Shabbat candles symbolizing the statutes and commandments given at Mount Sinai.

Translation of Hebrew (Leviticus chapter 25, verse 19):
“Wherefore ye shall do My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.”