Bathed in
Tradition
This week’s
Torah portion combines parashat Tazria’ and Metsora’. Tazria deals with female
uncleanness by way of childbirth. It also deals with skin conditions, such as
rashes, swelling, and leprosy. Metsora’ opens with the cleansing procedure for
a leper. It also includes how to deal with male and female discharges. Of all
the cleaning procedures mentioned in the reading, only immersion in water
remains as there is no Temple to
bring sacrifices to. When one visits a mikveh, it is a privilege. Along with
our other mitzvot and commandments, it is another experience that is shared
with our ancestors.
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