The Parsha Discussion with Alex Israel — Tetzaveh. Head and Heart

Introduction

This week we read about the sacred garments of the High Priest. They are seen as rich with spiritual symbolism. Interestingly, some have writing, text, emblazed upon them. We shall speak about two garments this week: The Tzitz – made of pure gold and the Hoshen – the priestly breastplate.

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Alex Israel

Rabbi Alex Israel teaches Bible at Pardes. Born and raised in London, he holds degrees from London School of Economics, the Institute of Education London and Bar-Ilan University. Alex studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion under Rav Aharon Lichtenstein and Rav Yehudah Amital, and gained Rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate.

Alex has taught for twenty years in many top Jerusalem Yeshivot and Midrashot. He is also a volunteer for Tzohar, a group that seeks to bridge the gaps between religious and secular communities In Israel. Alex lives with his wife and 4 children in Gush Etzion.