Voluntary Offerings

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1. The Sanctity of the Nation of Israel in Sefer Devarim

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Why are obligatory sacrifices not mentioned in Devarim? Apparently there is an essential distinction between atonement in Vayikra and atonement in Devarim. In Vayikra the essence of sanctity stems from the Mishkan, and the nation's atonement is achieved through the work of the Kohanim. In Devarim, the essence of Kedusha is embodied by the nation; the sins of Am Yisrael are forgiven through prayer and teshuva.

2. Atonement in Sefer Vayikra and in Sefer Devarim

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Bnei Yisrael are told, for the first time, that God will choose a place for the dwelling of the Divine Presence, where they can bring their gifts to God. The list of gifts is repeated over and over, which raises the question: why does the Torah mention the voluntary sacrifices (Olah and Shelamim; Tithes; vows; etc.) but omit the obligatory sacrifices? Devarim seems in general to ignore obligatory sacrifices. The reason might offer perspective on the distinction between Vayikra and Devarim.

3. Organizing the Korbanot

   HaTanakh.com Staff

   The lack of familiarity with the laws of korbanot (sacrifices) leads one to believe that it is a difficult topic to learn. In fact, the Torah is relatively well organized with regard to Korbanot. This explanation and chart will help navigate the basic concepts of Korbanot at the beginning of Sefer Vayikra.

4. The Mishkan was Built from Voluntary Donations

   Rabbi Ezra Bick | 11 minutes

   The first verse in Parashat Teruma indicates that the Mishkan was built from voluntary donations. The ambiguity in the phrasing allows us to ask about the instructions: are you giving your heart, or is your heart giving you?

   What is being given is generosity, and that is what the Mishkan is really made out of: aside from the physical materials, the real substance is the will of the giver-- appropriate for a place where people come to bring offerings to God. 

    

5. Rav Amital on God's Commandment and Message for Aharon

   Rabbi David Silverberg