We know the story
Nadav, Abihu, strange fire
They died before G-d
Was it punishment
Or might it be possible
It was their reward?
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We know the story
Was it punishment
Aaron and his sons
Remain in Communion Tent
Seven days and nights
Inauguration
Into their Priestly service
Would last a full week
The burnt offering
Fragrance appealing to G-d
Desert barbeque?
The Liberty Bell
Has words from this week’s portion
Inscribed upon it
“Proclaim liberty”
A Jubilee commandment
And our nation’s creed
Not just offerings
Also the priests who make them
Must be unblemished
Also a lesson
For Jewish leaders today
Set good examples
Can we be holy?
This week G-d reveals the “code”
To seek holiness
A double portion
Tazria and Metzora
Makes me want to scratch
G-d instructs Aaron
Consume no intoxicants
In Tent of Meeting
So you can still tell
Ritually clean items
From those that are not
Does this law tell us
That Nadav and Abihu
Were not of clear mind?
A job for Aaron:
Keep the altar fire burning
An eternal flame
Vayikra: G-d called
Does G-d call to us today?
What are you hearing?
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