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Rambam - Hilchot Beit Habechirah 8:4
The Laws of God's Chosen House
In previous Episodes we've established that preforming the Beit HaMikdash Honour Guard fulfills a Positive Mitzvah of the Torah. And failure to implement this scared duty constitutes a violation of a separate Negative Mitzvah.
We've also learnt that this Mitzvah mandate applies specifically to the Levite Tribe, which is comprised of both Cohanim and Levi'im.
In this episode we'll learn about how that Take Up Positions, as we explore the nature of the two-tiered division of this Tribal Temple Responsibility.
We'll highlight the Rambam's view about the unique responsibility on each of these special clans to carry out of their Temple Honour Guard in different locations, rather than serving as an adjunct to one another.
We will further explore the number of places required, how many people it took to fill them. Finally, we address an obvious question: if this all about mindfulness and preservation of dignity, why are so many locations and guards are required?!
Rambam - Hilchot Beit Habechirah 8:11c
The Laws of God's Chosen House
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HOLDING PATTERN FOR FRIDAY NIGHT. MINDING TIME & SPACE
In past Episodes, we discussed the pre-dawn Priestly Guard Duty Sweep around the Azara (Beit HaMikdash Courtyard) perimeter. Torch-led groups set off in opposite...
Published 07/25/23
Rambam - Hilchot Beit Habechirah 8:11c
The Laws of God's Chosen House
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COMPLETING THE WATCH BY A GREETING AND PROMPT TO BAKE
In the immediate past Episode, we learnt how the nocturnal Priestly Guard Duty to Mind the Mikdash was completed by a circular sweep around the Azara (Beit HaMikdash...
Published 07/24/23