Posts tagged with ‘Tetzaveh’

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Tetzaveh 5772

by Rabbi Yaakov Grunewald

The name of the Sidra means “you will command”. This most unusual beginning of a Sidra has attracted rabbinic comment. In particular, our rabbis have noted the complete absence of Moses name from this Sidra. Since this is the only Sidra which does not mention his name, there must be a reason. Three reasons have […]

Tetzaveh 5773

by Rabbi Yaakov Grunewald

The Sidra of Tetzaveh is unique in that it does not mention the name of Moses.  All other Sidrot, since his birth, mention him.  However, in this Sidra, Aaron is at the centre of our attention and his name is mentioned many times. The Almighty’s decision to omit Moses name comes to stress the two […]