Priestly Duties: 5785

Priestly Duties: 5785

Author: Hector Brito & Destin Scott June 12, 2025 Duration: 48:48

Leviticus 16, 17 & 18

These chapters define the heart (Lev) of priestly responsibility: maintaining holiness through atonement, sacrifice, and moral boundaries.

  • Leviticus 16 outlines the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)—the holiest day in Israel’s calendar. The high priest enters the Most Holy Place to make atonement for the people, the sanctuary, and himself, using blood sacrifices and the symbolic scapegoat to remove sin from the camp.
  • Leviticus 17 emphasizes the sacredness of blood—it is life, and it belongs to God. Sacrifices must occur at the Tabernacle, not in private, reinforcing the centrality of priestly mediation and discouraging idolatry.
  • Leviticus 18 turns to moral purity, especially sexual ethics. It lists forbidden relationships and practices, distinguishing Israel from the surrounding nations. Holiness is not only ritual—it’s ethical and communal.

Together, these chapters underscore that priestly duties are not just about rituals, but about protecting the boundaries between the holy and the profane, the pure and the defiled—for both individuals and the nation.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Hosted by Hector Brito and Destin Scott, Becoming Israel is a weekly exploration that sits at the intersection of ancient scripture and contemporary understanding. This isn't a lecture, but a conversation aimed at personal and spiritual growth, drawing from categories like religion, education, and self-improvement. The central rhythm of the podcast follows the annual cycle of the Parashah, the weekly Torah portion. Each episode takes that specific reading and unpacks its layers, looking for the deeper truths and practical wisdom tucked inside the text. What makes the dialogue distinct is how Hector and Destin bring in perspectives from modern psychology and esoteric thought to illuminate these age-old narratives. They're interested in how these stories and laws speak directly to our current challenges, relationships, and inner lives. The goal is movement-from learning to believing to living. Tuning into this podcast means joining a thoughtful, ongoing process of examining foundational texts to discover how they can shape a more meaningful and grounded existence today. It’s for anyone curious about the Torah’s relevance, regardless of background, who enjoys deep dives into spirituality that feel both intellectually honest and personally applicable.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 66

Becoming Israel
Podcast Episodes
Noach & Flooding - 5785 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:40
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kicking Off Hebrew Year 5785 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
The 70 studies of the word Bereshit: "Tikkunei Zohar"Hectors Other work: https://linktr.ee/primalstrategyDestins Podcast: https://linktr.ee/destinscott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Days of chaos & Lending Your Ear [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:19
Hectors' contact information & social media are on his linktree: https://linktr.ee/primalstrategyDestins' podcast, other content, contact information and social media are on his linktree: https://linktr.ee/destinscott Ho…
Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:44
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ki Tavo - When you GO IN... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:38
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ki Teitzei - When you GO OUT... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:31
Warning: The topics of this episode are very sensitive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.