Parshas Kedoshim and the Concept of Holiness

This din concludes the Parshas קדושים concept of plural, the language of wisdom.

Word “או" teaches if one does both things, then obligated to provide two sin offerings.

*אוב או ידעוני כ, כז

Levels of Holiness

Someone who is on a high level can’t be satisfied; if on a low level, can’t be discouraged.

“Acharei” indicates not to be satisfied with raising one’s level, since another, higher level exists. “Kedoshim” one can reach to holiness without limits.

קדושים יט, ב

Infusing Mundane Matters with Holiness

Our goal is for our mundane and physical matters to become infused with holiness. Avodah involving one’s concealed aspect renders one a vessel to absorb the “concealed” aspect of G-d. Engaged with Ahavas Yisrael, since one does not know how high a Yid is.

• One is to be holy in three related matters: In permitted matters; Not only for oneself, also for one’s children; Imbue into consciousness by Shabbos observance.
• The avodah of “sanctify yourself in permitted matters” effects the future redemption.
• Ahavas Yisrael is a comprehensive principle of Torah; fundamental to Chassidus to the extent that it becomes mandatory.

קדושים יט, ב ואהבת יט, יח