Tetzaveh - Lighting and Oil

What is the concept of Olive Oil? Why does the Torah specifically ask us to use it for the lighting of the Menorah in the sanctuary? Why are the Jewish people compared to an olive? How does this reflect the special nature of the Jewish people as a 'light to the nations?' How does the study of Torah serve to shine that light?

Find out in this week's parsha podcast.

Running time: 24:37

Tzav - Oil of transcendence

What is the concept of the oil of anointing? Why was it poured on the head? Why did it consist of specifically twelve measures? Why was it poured on the head? What is the significance of the parallel to Yakov pouring the oil on the rock after his dream with the angels?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.