Emorאמור

Emor continues the theme of Holiness, “Kedusha”, begun in last week’s Parsha “Kedoshim”. The word “Kodesh”, holiness, appears 47 times in Emor. All 64 commandments in Emor have a direct or indirect influence on obtaining and maintaining hol…

“Speak to the children of Israel and say unto them “Hashem’s appointed festivals that you are to designate as holy convocations – these are my appointed festivals.” Mo-aday Hashem Asher Tekre-uh Otam Mikraeh Kodesh Eileh Hem Mo-adie (Lev. 2…

“And when you harvest the harvest of the land (Israel) do not completely cut down the corners of the field. And the gleanings of the harvest may not be taken but shall be left to the poor and the stranger (convert), I am God your Lord.” Lev…