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Short Parsha Riddles: Shemini / שְּׁמִינִי

וַיִּקְרָא / Vayikra / Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Click for printable PDF version . And don’t forget to read last year’s poem and parsha overview .  Plus… copywork and parsha activities – something for every week of the year! [1] Kohanim are special, from Aharon descended, Though the Mishkan is gone, their line hasn’t ended. In this week’s parsha, he raised his hands fast, To say __________ __________, our bracha, at last. [2a] A guy named Nad and his brother Hoo, They did not know just what to do; Sizzled some cinnamon in a pan, And disobeyed Hashem’s great plan.  Who are they? [2b] Though brothers now are dead and gone, Our family’s legacy must live on; So we two stepped up, snipped our hair, Just say the word, and we’ll be there.  Who are we? [3] Rashi admitted they’re kosher indeed, Though he’d never eat any, even in need, But some Jews can nibble them, far to the east, So maybe someday you’ll find __________ at your feast! [4] – BONUS! Just four little letters, and two