Parsha:

Tetzaveh 

Description

One of the occupational hazards of being a priest was the potential for death for inappropriate service. Parashat Tetzaveh speaks of one such instance, sharing that when Aharon enters the "Kodesh" wearing his robe, the bells will sound so that he will not die. This verse is obscure, leaving both the reason for potential death and the means to avert it unclear. This Torahcast, brought to you by ALHATORAH.ORG, featuring Neima Novetsky, will compare various approaches to the issue and what the verses teach about the necessary prerequisites to properly serve God. For further analysis and source material, visit: https://alhatorah.org/Warning Bells – "וְנִשְׁמַע קוֹלוֹ... וְלֹא יָמוּת"