Derasha on Ki Sisa 30:20
Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 30:20
The Complete Passuk
בְּבֹאָם אֶל־אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד יִרְחֲצוּ־מַיִם וְלֹא יָמֻתוּ אוֹ בְגִשְׁתָּם אֶל־הַמִּזְבֵּחַ לְשָׁרֵת לְהַקְטִיר אִשֶּׁה לַה׳׃
Chabad.org — English + Rashi
Source Citation
Torah Temimah points to classical source on this unit (verified against TT).
Core Text of Chazal
Core Text of Chazal
אוֹ בְגִשְׁתָּם אֶל־הַמִּזְבֵּחַ — אַף עֲבוֹדַת הַמִּזְבֵּחַ טְעוּנָה רְחִיצָה.
English: “Or when they approach the altar” — altar service also requires washing.
Type of Learning
Derash extending washing to altar approach.
What Is Learned
Washing is required both for entering the Tent and for approaching the altar to serve.