ABOVE THE FRAY (PODCAST)

April 7th, 2021

Parshat Shmini contains an entire section devoted to forbidden foods and dietary laws. Many of the commentaries point to the fact that these laws are identified with “kedusha” — a Hebrew word usually translated to mean “holiness”.

Using two pieces of Nesivos Sholom as the backdrop to this shiur, Rabbi Dunner weaves together a deeper definition of “kadosh” and “kedusha” and explains why it is forever associated with some of the basest aspects of the human condition.

https://rabbidunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nesivos-Sholom-Shmini-1.pdf

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