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The repetition of the words “say” and “you shall say” teach us that the
Kohanim and the entire nation should guard themselves greatly from
“You shall not hate your brother in your heart; tumah, especially from the defilement of the Yetzer Hara. Furthermore, it
you shall reprove your fellow and you shall not is not enough for a person to learn a subject only once, but he should
bear a sin because of him” review it repeatedly. In this way, he will be protected from the tumah of
the Yetzer Hara. The words of Rashi, “To enjoin adults with regard to
(Vayikra 19:17)
minors” imply that one must aspire to become a great Torah scholar and
not learn in a superficial manner.
It says “All Israel has a share in the World to Come” ( ),
whereby the last letters of each word spell (booty). This implies that
whoever adds safeguards in his Avodat Hashem inherits “spoils” of
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ordinary mitzvot just like the important mitzvot. This may be what Rashi
was alluding to in his words “To enjoin the elders (lit. big ones) in regard
to the minors (lit. small ones).”
How can Hashem’s command to Am Yisrael “You shall be holy, for holy
am I” be achieved? Is it possible to resemble Hashem in His kedushah?
Hashem is entirely spiritual. This is the connection between parshiyot
Kedoshim and Emor. When a person is meticulous in performing ordinary
mitzvot, he will ultimately be scrupulous in important matters. In this way,
he will achieve elevation and sanctification in his level of kedushah.
The way to become sanctified in Avodat Hashem is by cleaving to the
attributes of Hashem, as it says, “Just as He is merciful, so too shall you
be merciful, etc.” Even though it is impossible to reach the exalted level
of Hashem, nevertheless a person is rewarded for his progress in elevating
his level of kedushah, while avoiding material pursuits.
Sometimes, it is precisely the minute details that distinguish a product as
complete and perfect. Therefore, one should be meticulous in fulfilling
ordinary (“small”) mitzvot, and thereby achieve perfection in Avodat
Hashem. Furthermore, parents should be particular in educating their
children while they are young, because their hearts are still open to
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accepting genuine guidance.
“Hashem said to Moshe: Say to the Kohanim,
the sons of Aharon, and you shall say to them”
(Vayikra 21:1)
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