📘 Parashat Vayikra

🟦 Aliyah 1 – Vayikra 1:1–13

(God calls to Moshe; laws of the animal burnt‑offering)

1. Q: From where does God speak to Moshe at the beginning of the parsha?

A: From the Tent of Meeting.

1. Q: What type of offering is described first in the parsha?
   A: The burnt‑offering (olah).

1. Q: From which animals may a burnt‑offering be brought?
   A: From cattle, sheep, or goats.

1. Q: What physical condition must the animal meet?
   A: It must be unblemished.

1. Q: Where is the burnt‑offering slaughtered?
   A: At the entrance of the Tent of Meeting.

1. Q: Who performs the slaughter of the animal?
   A: The one bringing the offering.

1. Q: What is done with the blood of the burnt‑offering?
   A: It is dashed around the Altar.

1. Q: What happens to the entire burnt‑offering?
   A: It is completely burned on the Altar.

🟦 Aliyah 2 – Vayikra 1:14–2:6

(Bird burnt‑offerings and grain‑offerings)

1. Q: What birds may be brought as a burnt‑offering?
   A: Turtledoves or young pigeons.
2. Q: Who brings the bird offering to the Altar?
   A: The priest.

1. Q: How is the bird’s head removed?
   A: By nipping it at the neck, without fully separating it.

1. Q: What is done with the bird’s blood?
   A: It is pressed against the wall of the Altar.

1. Q: What is removed from the bird before burning?
   A: The crop and its contents.

1. Q: What type of offering begins chapter 2?
   A: The grain‑offering (mincha).

1. Q: What ingredient must a basic grain‑offering contain?
   A: Fine flour.

1. Q: What two items are added to the grain‑offering?
   A: Oil and frankincense.

🟦 Aliyah 3 – Vayikra 2:7–16

(Additional grain‑offerings and the omer)

1. Q: What distinguishes a grain‑offering cooked in a deep pan?
   A: The oil collects and causes the dough to soften.

1. Q: To which corner of the Altar is the grain‑offering brought?
   A: The south‑west corner.

1. Q: What portion of the grain‑offering is burned on the Altar?
   A: The memorial fistful.

1. Q: Who eats the remainder of the grain‑offering?
   A: Aaron and his sons.
2. Q: What two substances may not be burned on the Altar?
   A: Leaven and honey (sweet fruit).

1. Q: What must be added to every offering?
   A: Salt.

1. Q: What grain is used for the offering of first produce?
   A: Barley.

1. Q: What is done to the grain before it is offered?
   A: It is roasted and ground.

🟦 Aliyah 4 – Vayikra 3:1–17

(Peace‑offerings)

1. Q: What is the name of the offering described in chapter 3?
   A: The peace‑offering (shelamim).

1. Q: From which animals may a peace‑offering be brought?
   A: From cattle, sheep, or goats.

1. Q: May both males and females be offered?
   A: Yes, either male or female.

1. Q: Where is the peace‑offering slaughtered?
   A: At the entrance of the Tent of Meeting.

1. Q: Which parts are burned on the Altar?
   A: The designated fats and organs.

1. Q: What special part is burned when the offering is a sheep?
   A: The entire tail.

1. Q: Who eats portions of the peace‑offering?
   A: The priests and the owner.

1. Q: What two items are forbidden to eat forever?
   A: Fat and blood.

🟦 Aliyah 5 – Vayikra 4:1–26

(Sin‑offerings for leaders and priests)

1. Q: For what type of sin is a sin‑offering brought?
   A: An unintentional violation.

1. Q: What offering does the anointed priest bring?
   A: A young bull.

1. Q: Where is the priest’s blood brought?
   A: Inside the Tent of Meeting.

1. Q: How many times is the blood sprinkled?
   A: Seven times.

1. Q: What happens to the remainder of the bull?
   A: It is burned outside the camp.

1. Q: What offering does the entire community bring for error?
   A: A young bull.

1. Q: Who leans hands on the community’s offering?
   A: The elders of the community.

1. Q: What animal does a leader (nasi) bring?
   A: A male goat.

🟦 Aliyah 6 – Vayikra 4:27–5:10

(Sin‑offerings for individuals and the poor)

1. Q: What offering does an individual bring for sin?
   A: A female goat or sheep.

1. Q: Where is the individual sin‑offering slaughtered?
   A: Where the burnt‑offering is slaughtered.
2. Q: What happens if the sinner cannot afford livestock?
   A: He brings two birds.

1. Q: Which bird is offered first?

A: The sin‑offering bird.

1. Q: What follows the sin‑offering bird?

A: A burnt‑offering bird.

1. Q: What if he cannot afford birds either?
   A: He brings fine flour.

1. Q: What is omitted from this flour offering?
   A: Oil and frankincense.

1. Q: What happens to the remainder of this offering?
   A: It is given to the priest.

🟦 Aliyah 7 – Vayikra 5:11–26

(Guilt‑offerings and restitution)

1. Q: What type of sin begins this aliyah?

A: Misuse of sacred property.

1. Q: What offering is brought for this sin?
   A: A ram.

1. Q: What must be paid in addition to the value taken?
   A: An additional one‑fifth.

1. Q: What offering is brought for uncertain guilt?
   A: A suspensive guilt‑offering.

1. Q: What kind of animal is used for this offering?
   A: A ram.

1. Q: What happens if certainty of sin is later discovered?
   A: A sin‑offering must be brought.

1. Q: What type of sin involves denying a deposit or wages?
   A: Monetary deception with an oath.

1. Q: What must the sinner do before bringing his offering?
   A: Return the principal and add a fifth.

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