Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23 || Prophetenabschnitt: Ezekiel 44:15-31
Commentary by Rav Gedalia Meyer for The Temple Institute, Jerusalem, Israel:
«”You shall not desecrate My Holy Name. I shall be sanctified amidst the children of Israel. I am HaShem Who sanctifies you, Who took you out of the land of Egypt, to be a G-d to you. I am HaShem.” (Leviticus 22:32-33) How can we desecrate G-d’s ineffable name, which is intrinsically holy? And how can we possibly sanctify G-d’s name, which is intrinsically holy? Through our thoughts, our words and our actions, we have the power to desecrate or sanctify G-d’s name, a reality which is infinitely greater than our own. We were granted this awesome power by G-d, who blessed us with free will. It is up to us to use our power wisely» …More:
Shabbat Shalom
