Aliya Summary: Blemished animals are disqualified for sacrificial
use. This Aliya also forbids the castration of animals, sacrificing
animals before they are eight days old, and slaughtering a mother animal
and her child on the same day. The Aliya concludes with the mitzvah of
kiddush Hashem, sanctifying G‑d's Name by giving one's life rather than
transgressing certain cardinal sins.
We may not
desecrate G-d's Name; we must sanctify His Name: These commandments have
many facets. A Jew is required to give up their life rather than
violate one of the "big three": murder, incest/adultery and idolatry. In
times of "forced conversion", martyrdom is required even for the
"smallest" violation.
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