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Tzav
צַו
Command [Aaron and His Sons]
The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: "Command Aaron and his sons thus: This is the ritual of the burnt offering: The burnt offering itself shall remain where it is burned upon the altar all night until morning, while the fire on the altar is kept going on it." - Leviticus 6:1-2
Torah
Leviticus 6:1−8:36Haftarah
Ezekiel 36:22-36 [historic: Ezekiel 36:16-38]Shabbat Parah
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