Parashat Tzav-Shabbat Ha-Gadol
By Rabbi Judith Edelstein
Shabbat Hagadol
This “Great Shabbat,” which falls before Pesah, can be viewed as a paradigm for Judaism itself, as well as for the changing role of the rabbi over the centuries. There are a variety of explanations for the nomenclature and unique customs associated with this unique Shabbat.