the Israelites were in the desert, sacrifices were only to be offered in the Tabernacle. After the invasion of Canaan, the main sacrificial centre was at Shiloh, though sacrifice also took place at Beit Shemesh, Mizpah, Ramah, and Gilgal, while family and clan sacrifices were commonplace Under Saul the main center of sacrifice was Nob, though private offerings continued to be made at Shiloh. David created a new sacrificial center in Jerusalem at the threshing floor of Araunaḥ, to which he moved the Ark. According to the Hebrew Bible, after the building of Solomon's Temple, sacrifices were only to be carried out there. After Solomon's Temple was destroyed, sacrifices were resumed when the Second Temple was built until it was also destroyed in 70 CE. Every regular weekday, Sabbath, and many Jewish holidays had their own unique offerings. The priests performed the offerings first in the ancient tabernacle and then in the Temple. The Hebrew Bible describes the (hereditary priesthood) as descendants of Aaron who meet certain marital and ritual purity requirements. The High Priest of Israel played a crucial role in this regard on Yom Kippur, a day when multiple offerings were offered. Women and offerings Women were required to perform a number of offerings, including: The offerings following childbirth as described in the Book of Leviticus, 12. Thank offering and its accompanying meal offering following recovery from illness or danger. The Passover sacrifice on Passover. Women could offer the sacrifice and hold a Passover Seder themselves if they wished, even if married. Sin offerings or guilt offerings in atonement for transgressions and unintentional errors. The offering for an accused adulterous wife in the ordeal of the bitter water Offerings relevant to fulfillment of, or transgression of, the Nazirite vow. Offerings following cure from certain diseases and unusual bodily discharges. Women could also voluntarily participate in a number of other offerings and rituals for which they were not obligated, including: First Fruits on the holiday of Shavuot. Temple tax – The half-shekel tax for Temple needs. Voluntary offerings, peace offerings and a variety of other voluntary and donative offerings. (laying on hands) of sacrificial animals for sacrifices they were not required to perform (Berachot 19a). Women could slaughter their sacrificial animals themselves if they wished. In the Nevi'im Many books of the Nevi'im section of the Hebrew Bible such as the Book of Isaiah and Book of Jeremiah spoke