Guiding Questions: Leviticus 1

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. To whom is Moses to communicate the instructions which follow in this chapter (and in virtually all of the seven chapters to follow)—the Kohanim or the Israelites?
  2. How does this follow, logically, the conclusion of the Book of Shmot?
  3. Is any specific intent required to bring a Korban (usually translated as “sacrifice” or “offering” but actually “a drawing closer”)?
  4. In Lev 1:4 — for what will he be granted “atonement?”
  5. In the description of the details which follow, is the Israelite expected to utter any T’fillah formula?
  6. In Lev 1:9, what is meant by “sweet savor?”
  7. Do the Kohanim utter any T’fillah/formula?
  8. In essence, do the Kohanim have any other than a supplementary role?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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