Parashat Tzav
צַו · Leviticus 6:1 to 8:36, portion 2 of 10 in the book of Leviticus.
Next reading
Saturday 27 March 2027
18 Adar II 5787
In Israel and abroad
The year after
Saturday 8 April 2028
12 Nisan 5788
In Israel and abroad
What happens in Tzav
Moses tells Aaron and his sons how to carry out the offerings: the fire on the altar is never to go out, and the portion gives the priests' part in the burnt, meal, sin, guilt and peace offerings. Moses then consecrates Aaron and his sons before the whole community, dressing them in their garments and anointing them and the Tabernacle with oil, and they stay at the Tent of Meeting for seven days.
צַו אֶת־אַהֲרֹן וְאֶת־בָּנָיו לֵאמֹר זֹאת תּוֹרַת הָעֹלָה הִוא הָעֹלָה עַל מוֹקְדָה עַל־הַמִּזְבֵּחַ כָּל־הַלַּיְלָה עַד־הַבֹּקֶר וְאֵשׁ הַמִּזְבֵּחַ תּוּקַד בּוֹ
“Command Aaron and his sons, saying: This is the law of the burnt-offering: it is that which goeth up on its firewood upon the altar all night unto the morning; and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning thereby.”
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Frequently asked questions
When is Parashat Tzav read in 2027?+
On Shabbat 27 March 2027 (18 Adar II 5787), in Israel and in the Diaspora alike. The year after, it is read on 8 April 2028.
What is Parashat Tzav about?+
Moses tells Aaron and his sons how to carry out the offerings: the fire on the altar is never to go out, and the portion gives the priests' part in the burnt, meal, sin, guilt and peace offerings. Moses then consecrates Aaron and his sons before the whole community, dressing them in their garments and anointing them and the Tabernacle with oil, and they stay at the Tent of Meeting for seven days.