ראשוןRishon
On the eighth day of the Tabernacle’s inauguration, Moses gathers the Israelites while Aaron offers the commanded sacrifices. These offerings prepare for G-d’s presence to appear among the people.
שניSheni
Aaron completes the sacrifices and blesses the people. Moses and Aaron bless the Israelites, and G-d’s presence appears as the Divine Glory descends upon the Tabernacle.
שלישיShlishi
A fire from G-d consumes the offerings on the altar, but Nadab and Avihu die after bringing an unauthorized incense offering. Moses instructs Aaron and his remaining sons about mourning and commands priests not to drink wine before serving.
רביעיRevi'i
Moses instructs Aaron and his sons to eat the designated portions of that day’s offerings. They continue their priestly duties despite the deaths of Nadab and Avihu.
חמישיChamishi
Moses discovers that a sin offering was burned instead of eaten and questions Aaron about it. Aaron explains his reasoning, and Moses accepts his explanation.
שישיShishi
G-d gives the laws of kosher animals, fish, birds, and locusts. The Torah also describes ritual impurity caused by contact with the carcasses of various animals and creatures.
שביעיShvi'i
The Torah describes how food and utensils can become ritually impure through contact with sources of impurity. It prohibits eating insects and reptiles and commands the Israelites to remain holy by avoiding forbidden foods.