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Why do Jewish children begin their study of Bible in Leviticus? “Since children are pure and the sacrifices are pure, let the pure come and occupy themselves with things that are pure’ (Leviticus R. vii.3)”. To “walk Leviticus,” we must find a balance between two worlds—the pure and the impure, the holy and the common. Ours is a priestly calling, to be holy ones, just as God is holy!

Ascending to His Presence Sheni Leviticus 1:14–2:6 “If his offering to ADONAI is a burnt offering of birds, he must offer a dove or a young pigeon.” —Leviticus 1:14 The olah (ascent, or burnt offering)—whether cattle, sheep, goat, or in the case of the poor, a tor (turtledove) or pigeon—“ascends” in flames to God in heaven. Only the hide remains. The whole animal “ascends” in smoke as reiach nichoach (a sweet savor), pleasing to God. The olah “ascends,” preparing the way to stand before God! Presenting
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