146 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Emor (Leviticus 21:1–24:23), Source Book Keys, CHINUCH LEVITICUS | 23:7 convocation — LEV916 Rest on the first day of Pesach. Our minds... LEV916 Rest on the first day of Pesach. Our minds should be free to reflect upon the miracle that occurred at that time. Thereby, we are better able to feel gratitude to Hashem and praise Him for the miracles that He performed for us and for the commandment that He gave us concerning the holiday. If we were to be occupied with melachah on this day, our minds would not be free to think of anything else. Share Print Source KeyCHINUCHVerse23:7Keyword(s)convocationSource Page(s)185-6 Switch article LEVITICUS | 23:4 proclaim — LEV915 The convention is achieved by proclamation... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 23:7 work — LEV917 Desist from prohibited work on the first d... Next Article