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Torah: Lev. 16:1-18:30 (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת)
Haftarah:
Amos 9:7-15 (Ashkenazim)
Ezekiel 22:1-16 (Sephardim)
Parasha Achrei Mot begins with instructions for Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), detailing the special sacrifices and rituals the high priest must perform to atone for the sins of Israel. It continues with laws regarding the sanctity of blood and various prohibitions against forbidden sexual relationships. The portion emphasizes the importance of holiness and the need to separate the Israelites from the practices of surrounding nations.
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Additional details about Jewish calendar and holiday information, offering users a resource for tracking Hebrew dates, candle lighting times, and other relevant information in the Jewish calendar. Hebcal entry for parasha Achrei Mot.