On Friday, April 23 we read from the portion of Leviticus called Acharei Mot “after the death…” The chapter begins with grief and warnings: Aaron, the High Priest, is given instructions on how to come before God safely. In this reading, we also examine the commandments around observing an annual Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur, of course. Six months after we celebrate High Holy Days, Acharei Mot reminds us that we are striving to reach for our better selves all year around – not just one day of the year.

The Zohar also comments on Aaron’s purpose and role in this parsha – this Shabbat we’ll learn how that mystical text treats the ancient biblical one, and what we can learn from both readings.

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