Emor 5783-2023
“Striving for Perfection”
(updated and revised from Emor 5766-2006)
The theme of perfection repeats itself frequently in parashat Emor. Not only do the Priests and the sacrifices need
to be physically unblemished, even the thoughts of the donors and the Priests must be clean and pure as well. The theme of
striving for perfection is a constant and repetitive theme in Jewish life, a goal toward which each Jew is encouraged to strive.
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Emor 5770-2010
"Striving For Perfection"
Much of parashat Emor speaks of holiness, faultlessness, striving for perfection and the proper observance of the holy days. Have we lost the desire to reach perfection in the modern world?
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Emor 5766-2006
"Striving for Perfection"
The theme of perfection repeats itself frequently in parashat Emor. Not only do the Priests and the sacrifices need to be physically unblemished, even the thoughts of the donors and the Priests must be clean and pure as well. The theme of striving for perfection is a constant and repetitive theme in Jewish life, toward which each Jew is encouraged to strive.
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