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Three interesting Parsha titles

28/04/2021 09:14:36 AM

Apr28

Dear Congregational Family,

The Parsha titles of last week's and this week's portions are called "Acharei Mot, Kdoshim, Emor." As a single statement, the words are translated as "After one's death, one must speak of that person's holiness."

How true this is when we honor the memory of a loved one at a funeral, shiva, and beyond. Eulogizing goes back to the very first death in Judaism when Abraham eulogized Sarah after her passing. To this day, the rituals associated with Yahrzeit and Yizkor help us to continuing memorializing our loved ones.

Perhaps a lesson learned, however, is not to wait for one's death before we recognize that person's sanctity. How many of us honor and recognize those dear to us in life? How often do we regret not telling dear ones how much we loved them before it was too late?

Yes - say positive true things about a person after death.

Yes - say positive true things to that person in life

Sincerely,

Rabbi Howard Morrison

Fri, 29 March 2024 19 Adar II 5784