ACHAREI MOT/After The Death

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Acharei Mot/After the death — אחרי מות

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• TORAH:

LEVITICUS 16:1-18:30

• HAFTARAH/HAFTORAH (includes PROPHETS & WRITINGS) – Prophets:

EZEKIEL 22:1-19

• BRIT CHADASHAH (a.k.a New Covenant/Testament) – GOSPEL:

MATTHEW 15:10-20;

MARK 12:28-34

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Note: The regular readings above are often interrupted with special readings on Jewish holidays, special Sabbaths, and Rosh Chodesh. Refer to the annual Torah Portion schedule for these special portions.

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Portion Summary

The twenty-ninth reading from the Torah and sixth reading from Leviticus is named Acharei Mot (אחרי מות), two words that mean “after the death.” The title comes from the first words of the first verse of the reading, which say, “Now the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron” (Leviticus 16:1). Leviticus 16 describes the Tabernacle ceremony for the holy festival of the Day of Atonement. Leviticus 17 establishes general rules for sacrifice and sanctuary. Leviticus 18 lays down specific laws about permitted and forbidden sexual relationships.

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Portion Outline

• TORAH
  • Leviticus 16:1 | The Day of Atonement
  • Leviticus 17:1 | The Slaughtering of Animals
  • Leviticus 17:10 | Eating Blood Prohibited
  • Leviticus 18:1 | Sexual Relations
• PROPHETS
  • Eze 22:1 | The Bloody City