Commentary on Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim, Leviticus 16:1 - 20:27
For full text in English and Hebrew, click here: Leviticus 19:1-20:27
In this Torah portion, God describes to Moses many ethical and ritual laws aimed at helping people live lives of holiness. The laws described include some of those recorded in the Ten Commandments, such as respecting one’s parents, keeping the Sabbath and not stealing. God also introduces laws about farming and about belief in supernatural beings.
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 God describes the laws of respecting elders. |
Text Studies |
Social Action and Environmentalism |
| Nobility on Endless Trial Rabbi David Ehrenkranz, Hillel
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After Death, Holy Sam Berrin Shonkoff, AJWS
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| A New Look at Philanthropy Rabbi Neal Loevinger, KOLEL
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Intentional Intervention Rabbi Dorothy Richman, AJWS
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| The Nature of Holiness Stuart Binder, Union for Reform Judaism
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Stumbling Blocks Carmi Wiseman, Canfei Nesharim
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| Kilayim Pie? Jeremy Wexler, socialaction.com
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From the Denominations |
Pluralism and Outreach
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| Rituals & Ethics: A Holy Blend Rabbi Bradley Artson, American Jewish University
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Experiencing Holiness Differently Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, Women of Reform Judaism
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| Planting for the Future Rabbi Ismar Schorsch, JTS
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Being Holy Charles Raffel, CLAL
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| Constructive Criticism Rabbi Avraham Fischer, Orthodox Union
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Family and Fun
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| Parashat Kedoshim Challah Julie Seltzer
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| Parashat Kedoshim Quiz Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
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| Parashat Kedoshim for Families Torah Topics for Today
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| Say No To Revenge & Grudges Torah Topics for Today
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| Gleanings From Our Blessings Torah Topics for Today
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Avraham
Pronounced: AHVR-rah-ham, Origin: Hebrew, Abraham in the Torah, considered the first Jew.
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Torah
Pronunced: TORE-uh, Origin: Hebrew, the Five Books of Moses.
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