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Parashat Kedoshim

Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Yitzchak Ariel The first commandment in Parshat Kedoshim is “Kedoshim Tih’yu” loosely translated as “be holy.” What does it mean to be holy? How does one fulfil this commandment? The commentaries point out that the word Kadosh really means separate. The Ramban writes that until now […]

Parashat Acharei Mot

Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Chaim Saidian Do not imitate the practice of the land of Egypt… and do not imitate the practice of the land of Canaan (18:3) This is one of the Torah’s introductory verses for the section that commands the Jewish people to be holy. Upon commenting on […]