When Is Acharei Mot - K’doshim Read?
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Summary
- The duties that the head kohein must perform on Yom Kippur are delineated and the ceremony of the scapegoat is outlined. (16:1-28)
- Moses instructs Aaron about the Yom Kippur laws for fasting and atonement. (16:29-34)
- Warnings are issued against the offering of sacrifices outside the Sanctuary and the consumption of blood. (17:1-16)
- Moses condemns the sexual practices of some neighboring peoples. Certain forms of sexual relations are prohibited. (18:1-30)
- God issues a variety of commandments, instructing the Israelites on how to be a holy people. (19:1-37)
- Various sex offenses are discussed and punishments for them are presented. (20:1-27)
Ten Minutes of Torah: Acharei Mot - K’doshim Commentary
Aiming Higher for a Life of Human Holiness
By: Rabbi David A. Lyon
Today, we hear a lot about power: military power, corporate power, and political power. We don't hear as much about personal power. But, in this week's Torah portion, Acharei Mot-K'doshim, a double portion, we learn about the potential for personal power.
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