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    Kdoshim

    KDOSHIM

    Rabbi Berel Wein | 20 Shvat 5784
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    Kdoshim

    Kil’ayim is not crossbreeding!!

    Parshas Kedoshim contains one of the two places in the Torah where the Mitzvos of kKil’ayim are taught.

    Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Iyar 5783
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    Kdoshim

    From Priest to People

    Something fundamental happens at the beginning of this Parsha and the story is one of the greatest, if rarely acknowledged, contributions of Judaism to the world.

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | Nissan 27 5782
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    Kdoshim

    Learn It, Then Earn It

    ‘Kedoshim Tehyu, Be Holy!” These opening words of our Sedra constitute the quint-essential “mission statement” of the Jewish People: Be holy throughout your life. But what does “holy” mean?

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Nissan 26 5782
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    Kdoshim

    What Is the “elastic Clause” of Judaism?

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Nissan 26 5782
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    Kdoshim

    Blind Advice

    One of the very well-known commandments that appears in this week's reading of the Torah is the injunction not to place a stumbling block in front of someone who cannot see. Interestingly enough, Rashi in commenting upon and in explaining this commandment, does not treat it literally.

    Rabbi Berel Wein | Nissan 26 5782
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    Kdoshim

    Overcoming Mazal with Merit

    From Siach Shaul

    Sanctity requires separation, as sanctity does not come to a person naturally. This is the essence of Judaism, whose goal is to, on the one hand, reach great heights, but on the other, does not deny the true situation.

    Rabbi Shaul Yisraeli zt"l | Nissan 26 5782
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    Kdoshim

    What to Do With the Tattoo?

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Iyar 10 5781
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    Achrei Mot

    How Many Stories Tall Is the Jewish People?

    A well known Rabbinic adage emerges from the succession of the next 3 Torah portions: Acharei Mot, Kedoshim, Emor – “after their death, they say Holy!” That is, as soon as you are gone, they talk about how holy you were! But there is yet another spin we can give to this phrase by slightly moving the comma: After the death of the righteous, speak!

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Iyar 10 5781
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    Kdoshim

    More on Orlah

    I transplanted a cherry tree in order to sell the wood I see that many cherries have grown on the tree. Are they prohibited as orlah? A sabra tree plantad as a natural border fence for his property, and placed a sign telling people not to help themselves to the fruit. Is there an orlah prohibition on the fruit? If I plant trees for wood, do I need to keep track of which year I plant the tree, due to orlah concerns?

    Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Iyar 10 5781
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    Kdoshim

    Our Obligation to Be Good

    One question which has challenged Judaism throughout the ages is why do we need so many commandments to fulfill our obligation to be good, kind, and faithful?

    Rabbi Berel Wein | Iyar 7 5781
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    Kdoshim

    To be a Free Nation in Our Land – Part II

    Becoming holy means putting up fences, which ostensibly makes someone less free. While the Torah writes that “Hashem descended onto Har Sinai,” that was only 10 handbreadths above the mountain

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 7 5781
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    Covenant & Conversation

    The Ethic of Holiness

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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    Kdoshim

    LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Nisan 27 5779
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Many Torot Have Been Emanating from Jerusalem

    We have discussed in the past that we should thank Hashem that the State of Israel is today a Torah powerhouse beyond that which existed in any generation. The number of Torah learners is greater than it ever was, the number of hours of Torah study exceeds what ever existed, and the level of learning is higher than anywhere else in the world. The main reason for all of these is the State of Israel.

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 27 5779
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    Covenant & Conversation

    From Priest to People

    Kedoshim 5779

    Kedoshim 5779

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | Nisan 27 5779
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    Covenant & Conversation

    Love is not enough

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | Nisan 27 5778
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    Kdoshim

    TO BE HOLY - AND HUMAN, TOO

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Iyar 8 5777
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Danger to Two Sons

    The parasha begins with mention of the death of two of Aharon’s sons, Nadav and Avihu (Vayikra 10:2-6). Reams of paper have been used to analyze the cause of their death. We would like to add an insight as well.

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nissan 25 5776
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    Davening in a Minyan

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 5575
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