Parsha (double) Acharai-Kedushim: A Death and Holy Torah

We are on a roll.  This week is our second double parsha (weekly Torah portion) in a row.  It is called Acharai-Kedushim, though some call it Acharai mot-Kedushim.  The reason for the extra word is because the first word, acharai, means after, and some people feel that is not a distinctive enough word.  The second word means death. The name of the second of our two parshas is called Kedushim which is the plural form of the verb, “To separate … Continue reading