Aliya Summary: The prohibitions against homosexuality and bestiality are mentioned. The
Jews are then warned that engaging in these forbidden relationships
will result in their expulsion from the Land of Israel -- a holy land which cannot tolerate immoral behavior. G‑d commands the Jewish people to be holy. This section then briefly discuses several laws: revering parents; observing the Shabbat;
prohibitions against idolatry; the obligation to burn "leftover"
sacrificial flesh; the obligation to leave certain parts of one's
harvest for the poor; not to lie, cheat, withhold wages, swear falsely,
curse or mislead another.
BE HOLY! - HOW? In light of the exceptionally large number of mitzvot in
this sedra (K'doshim), one can fairly assume that the answer to that
question is - by the observance of mitzvot. This means more than "just
going through the motions". It means a Torah way of life, mitzvot for
the right motives and with the right enthusiasm.
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