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Torah: Lev. 14:1-15:33 (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע)
Haftarah:
II Kings 7:3-20
Parasha Metzora details the purification process for those afflicted with tzara'at (a skin disease often translated as leprosy), including the ritual involving two birds, cedarwood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop. It outlines the procedures for cleansing houses contaminated by tzara'at and the laws regarding bodily discharges, emphasizing the importance of ritual purity. The portion underscores the need for both physical and spiritual cleanliness in maintaining the holiness of the community.
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