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G‑d tells Moses to receive from the children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the “everlasting flame” of the menorah, which Aaron is to kindle each day, “from evening till morning.”
The next 43 verses—about half of the Parshah’s total—consist of G‑d’s instructions to Moses regarding the making of the priestly garments for Aaron and his sons, who will perform the service in the Sanctuary.
And you, take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister to Me: Aaron, and Nadav, Avihu, Elazar and Itamar, the sons of Aaron.
You shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for dignity and for beauty.
A total of eight types of garments should be made. All kohanim (priests) should wear :-
the ketonet (tunic),
michnasayim (breeches),
mitznefet or migbaat (hat or turban),
and avnet7 (sash).
kohen gadol (high priest) should wear a me’il (cloak),
ephod (apron),
choshen (breastplate) and
tzitz (crown)
Tetzaveh also includes G‑d’s detailed instructions for the seven-day initiation of Aaron and his four sons
— Nadav, Avihu, Elazar and Itamar —
into the priesthood, and for the making of the golden altar, on which the ketoret (incense) was burned.
