Aliya Summary: It is forbidden to follow the customs and practices of
the nations amongst whom we find ourselves, and to be meticulous about
eating only kosher foods. The Torah portion ends on the same note as it
started -- an enjoinder that we be holy (different/special/above our
surroundings).
Notice the dual role that every Jew must
play. We are each individuals and we are part of a people. We are
exhorted to keep the Torah as individuals, but we are also "advised" to
be faithful to G-d so that tragedies will not happen to the People as a
whole.
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