Friday, February 22, 2013

Tetzaveh: the Elected 

Tetzaveh is primarily about the Cohen Gadol, the High Priest. The person designated (by Gd) to perform the sanctuary service.  This service maintains the line of communication between the Gd and the people, it permits the continued presence of the Divine in the sanctuary, Heaven's . embassy. 

The service requires an initiated individual.  The service is dangerous ( Nadav and Avihu) and fragile.  Deviations, even loss of concentration, are not tolerated.  

No one may enter the King's presence unless the scepter is extended to her. 

The election of the actor is an act of Gd. Is Gd recognizing a life of achievement?  the potential for greatness?  electability by the people?

Who is Aaron in the Purim story? Who is Moshe?

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