Episode 20:You Shall Command (Tetzaveh)

Sarah and Jason discuss Tetzaveh, the twentieth portion of the Torah, which covers the instructions that G-d gives to Moses for anointing Aaron and his sons as priests, creating garments for them to wear, and the construction of a golden altar. How does the portrayal of priests align with religious figures in Judaism today? What is the importance of dress and clothing in religion today? What do we think about animal sacrifices? And why are there some rules from the Torah we follow and some we ignore?

Browse the chapters below:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:35) Portion Summary

(8:51) Discussion Begins - Priests

(15:38) Religious garments and “fashion”

(21:44) Animal Sacrifices

(24:16) Hierarchy of Rules to Follow

(38:47) Sponsorship and Wrap-Up