No. 26 · Leviticus (And He Called)

Shemini

שמיני

“Eighth”

Leviticus 9:1–11:47

The Mishkan is inaugurated on the eighth day, but Nadav and Avihu die bringing a foreign fire. The Torah sets out the laws of kashrut.

Lesson

Aharon’s silence in the face of tragedy teaches acceptance and faith.