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God tells Moses to describe the rituals for some of the offerings to the priests; the priests then undergo the process of ordination.

Like the fire that always burned on the altar, we should make sure that our inner fires of compassion always inspire us to work for justice.

The thanksgiving offering teaches us the importance of thanking God as a communal sharing of faith and appreciation.

Zealousness regarding the elevation offering reminds us to be careful in our service of God and others.

Our spiritual leaders must always remember that the sanctity of human life should never supercede devotion to God.

Despite the occasional need for private expressions of Judaism, we must remember our connection to the larger public community.

The ceremony installing the priests teaches the importance of consecrating the entire body for sacred service.

The juxtaposition of Vayikra with preparations for Passover shows the parallels between cleaning our homes and souls and offering atonement and thanksgiving.

The model of sacrifices, of offering our kindness, generosity and compassion even if it is difficult, inspires us to continue to draw close to God.

God commands Moses regarding various types of offerings: under what circumstances they should be offered and what they should consist of.