Shabbat Shalom!
This week in Parshat Emor, we encounter a challenging and thought-provoking command: priests with physical blemishes were not permitted to serve in the Temple. Why would the Torah—so often a voice for compassion and inclusion—seemingly exclude those with disabilities from the holiest service?
What does this law teach us about holiness, perfection, and the human tendency to judge by appearances? And how does this ancient commandment resonate with the way we view people with special needs today?
Join us as we explore deep spiritual insights from the commentators, including a powerful perspective from Rav Hirsch, who reminds us why the Temple was meant to represent the highest aspirations of humanity—and how that message still inspires us today.
Watch now and discover the eternal values of dignity, equality, and divine connection in Parshat Emor.