Salt on Sacrifices

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1. The Salt of God's Covenant

   Rabbanit Sharon Rimon

   Why does the Torah require salt on the sacrifices? We will explore the unique characteristics of salt by examining salt in various biblical contexts. Apparently salt has contradictory qualities: it destroys, and prevents growth; but also preserves and lasts forever. Sacrificing salt expresses the idea that the covenant preserves its benefactors, but destroys its violators.

2. Vayikra: Salting Our Sacrifices

   Rabbi Jay Kelman