A 100% VirJEWal Synagogue serving the needs of all backgrounds of the Jewish Community of
Central, NJ since 1983
Eli B. Perlman, Rabbi
Congregation Beit Shalom / Monroe Township is a unique Conservative Egalitarian Congregation. The difference between this and other congregations is that we are truly a family. We get together to pray, to learn, to laugh, to sing, to schmooze - and it is 100% VirJEWal. When someone is in need, we help each other in ways that continue to inspire everyone.
As the Book of Shemot closed, the Mishkan (the wilderness Tabernacle) was completed. With the beginning of the third of the Five Books of Moshe, Vayikra (or Leviticus), the scenario shifts to the Priestly ritual to be performed in the Sanctuary. We are introduced to the sacrificial rite in Ancient Judaism. There are five kinds of sacrifices mentioned here:
OLAH, the burnt offering given daily as a freewill sacrifice;
MINCHA, the offering of flour and oil brought by one who could not afford to bring the requisite animal for sacrifice;
SHEKALIM, the peace offering. Brought daily, and of one's freewill, this Korban (sacrifice) signifies one who is content with both oneself and The Creator;
CHATAT, the sin offering, which is brought by one who transgresses any G-d’s Mitzvot;
ASHAM, the guilt offering, which is brought by one who dealt falsely with one’s fellow humans and now seeks forgiveness.
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