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PARSHAT EMOR.by Yehuda HaKohen. “You shall not desecrate My holy Name, rather I should be sanctified among the Children of Israel; I am HaShem Who sanctifies you, Who took you out of the land of Egypt to be a G-D unto you; I am HaShem.” (VAYIKRA 22:32-33)
By Ariel Ben Avraham. The sanctity demanded by the Creator from the children of Israel includes their priests as well, and this portion of the Torah refers to the service the latter perform in the Sanctuary or Temple. The separation of roles regarding the priests does not imply that there are different categories of sanctity among all the children of Israel.
Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dror. The association of light with the Divine is an ancient tradition. It is perhaps the most universal metaphor of light. The image of light has an ancient pedigree indeed.
Dr. Rabbi Moshe Dror . The connection of the theme of cathedrals and light is far more than just the elegance and eloquence of the writings of George Gilder.
PARSHAT KEDOSHIM By Yehuda HaKohen. “You shall not be a gossip monger among your people, you shall not stand aside while your fellow’s blood is being shed – I am HaShem.
By Ariel Ben Avraham . The description of purity and impurity continues in Acharei-Kedoshim because it is relevant in the Torah to contextualize their aspects and messages, and the emphasis is both in avoiding impurity in all levels of consciousness and pursuing purity as the means to maintain closeness with the Creator.