Pesach, also known as Passover, is a special and significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and the beginning of their journey towards freedom.

In this week's parsha, Parshat Tazria, we discuss the topic and ramification of purity and impurity. The disease tzara'at, which is also known as leprosy, is mentioned extensively throughout the Parsha. Tzara'at was the physical condition of a spiritual disease called lashon hara or evil speech.

The parsha of this week is Parshat Shemini. The main points of this parsha are the inauguration of the Mishkan - the Tabernacle, the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, the classification of the kosher and non kosher animals and the death of two of Aaron’s sons as a result of their disobedience to G-D.

In this week’s parsha, Tzav, G-d instructs Moses to command Aaron and his sons regarding their duties as Kohanim, Priests. The name “Tzav” literally translates to ‘Command’, a key theme observed throughout the Parsha, looking into the details of the Tabernacle sacrifices, procedures of offerings and priest roles.