Let us look at the olah sacrifice, for example. This sacrifice is not eaten – neither by the kohanim nor by the person who brings the sacrifice. It is offered in its entirety on the altar.

The sacrifices are divided into several categories: the “olah” sacrifice, which is entirely burned on the altar; the “hatat” and “asham” sacrifices brought to atone for specific sins ...

Within this elevated category lies the olah—the one sacrifice forbidden even to the priest. The donor presents the olah at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, lays hands upon it, and slaughters it.

The olah expresses one’s desire to give and devote oneself to holiness. Therefore, this sacrifice is not eaten at all by people but is entirely sacrificed on the altar. This sacrifice is not ...

The olah sacrifice was burned in its entirety on the altar; neither priest nor offeror ate or derived benefit from it. In a society where domestic animals were wealth, ...

Parashat Tzav Presented By: Rav Eli Ozarowski. Written by: Ori Engelman. In Parashat Tzav, the midrash teaches that the building up of Jerusalem and Zion is dependent upon the "Olah" sacrifice.

What is so unique about the "Olah" sacrifice? Answer The two core characteristics of the Tamid; eternity and community, are characteristics of Jerusalem and Zion as well.

Our Gemara on Amud Aleph discusses an interesting scenario whereby a woman had separated money for her offerings as a nazirite, and her husband annuled her Nazirhood. If she had not stated which ...