The Book of Numbers - Introduction

    a. Major Themes

Parasha B'midbar - Introduction

I. First Israelite Census & Appointment of Tribal Chieftains (Numbers 1:1-46)

II. Levites are Charged with the Mishkan (Numbers 1:47-54)

III. The Plan of the Camp (Numbers 2:1-34)

IV. The First Levite Census, Their Ranking, and Special Roles (Numbers 3:1-51)

V. Duties of the Kohathite Clan (Numbers 4:1-20)

I. Parasha B'chukkotai - Introduction

II. Promise & Threat (Lev. 26:3-46)

III. Monetary & Other Dedications (Lev. 27:1-34)

IV. Conclusion

Parasha Behar - Introduction

I. Sabbatical Laws (Lev. 25:1-7)

II. Jubilee Laws (Lev. 25:8-22)

III. Redemption of Property (Lev. 25:23-34)

IV. Redemption of the Poor & Enslaved (Lev. 25:35-55)

Parasha K'doshim - Introduction

I. Holiness of Individuals (Lev. 19:1-37)

II. Molech Worship & Sexual Crimes (Lev. 20:1-27)

III. Conclusion

Parasha Tazria - Introduction

I. Impurity After Childbirth (Lev. 12:1-8)

II. Impurity Caused by Tzara'at (Lev. 13:1-59)

Parasha Sh'mini - Introduction

I. Offerings for the Kohen & for the People (Lev. 9:1-24)

II. The Grain Offering (Lev. 6:7-16)

III. The Sin of Aaron's Sons (Lev. 10:1-20)

IV. Laws Regulating the Consumption of Flesh (Lev. 11:1-47)

V. Conclusion

The Book of Leviticus - Introduction

Parasha Tzav - Introduction

I. The Burnt Offering (Lev. 6:1-6)

II. The Grain Offering (Lev. 6:7-16)

III. The Sin & Trespass (Guilt) Offerings (Lev. 6:17-7:10)

IV. The Peace or Fellowship Offerings (Lev. 7:11-34)

V. The Consecration of the Kohanim (Lev. 8:1-36)