This week we have another double Sedra being read.
The first, the sixth section of Leviticus opens as G-d addresses Moses after (Acharei, in Hebrew) the death of his brother Aaron’s two oldest sons. This is followed by laws relating to the holiest day of the year Yom Kippur – the day of atonement.
The Second portion Kedoshim (holy in Hebrew) continues the theme. The Jewish people having been made into “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” at the giving of the Torah, must adhere to a specific code of contact in order to fulfil this role properly.
“You must sanctify yourselves and be holy.” (20:7)
The Talmudic sages assure us that when we sanctify ourselves even in some small way, G-d helps us become holy in a great way. When we resist the urge to indulge in some material pleasure, we generate an increase of holiness and of positive spiritual energy, which then descends and rests upon us.
Wishing you a successful week and meaningful Shabbat to follow.
With our continuous prayers for the success of our IDF soldiers and an everlasting peace in Israel and for us all in the diaspora with the coming of Moshiach now!
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