General Overview: This week's reading, Emor, discusses the laws which
pertain to Kohanim (priests), and various laws which relate to
sacrifices. These are followed by a lengthy discussion of the festivals.
The Parsha concludes with the story of a blasphemer who was put to
death.
Aliya Summary: The Aliya discusses the Kohen's
obligation to maintain a high level of ritual purity, and the women he
may marry. An ordinary Kohen is prohibited to come in contact with a
human corpse -- except to attend the funerals of his next of kin -- and
may not marry a divorcee as well as some other women. The High Priest is
not permitted to attend even family funerals, and is required to marry a
virgin.
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