KEDOSHIM/Holy (Ones)

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Kedoshim/Holy (Ones) — קדושים

TORAH:

Leviticus 19:1-20:27

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

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

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.

Portion Summary

The thirtieth reading from the Torah and seventh reading from Leviticus is named Kedoshim (קדושים), which mean “holy (ones).”

The title comes from the words in Leviticus 19:2, which says, “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” Leviticus 19 describes the holy community through a series of specific commandments.

Leviticus 20 warns against the snares of sexual immorality and idolatry, mandating a death penalty for certain sins.

Except in biblical leap years, Kedoshim is read on the same Sabbath as the previous reading, Acharei Mot.

Portion Outline

TORAH
- Leviticus 19:1 | Ritual and Moral Holiness
- Leviticus 20:1 | Penalties for Violations of Holiness
PROPHETS
- Amo 9:1 | The Destruction of Israel
- Amo 9:11 | The Restoration of David’s Kingdom