<p>Why are Kohanim assigned by birth? Why can't you become a Kohen? Why do Kohanim have so many extra prohibitions? This week Carmelle dives into Parashat Emor, discussing what it means to be Kadosh (holy), and the idea behind hereditary institutions. The ideas this week are based on essays by Rav Chaim Ori Kutler, Rav Ze'ev Sultanovitch, and Rabbi Ilan Goldman. </p>

Why are Kohanim assigned by birth? Why can't you become a Kohen? Why do Kohanim have so many extra prohibitions? This week Carmelle dives into Parashat Emor, discussing what it means to be Kadosh (holy), and the idea behind hereditary institutions. The ideas this week are based on essays by Rav Chaim Ori Kutler, Rav Ze'ev Sultanovitch, and Rabbi Ilan Goldman.

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Rav Kook זצ"ל, was a monumental figure in the Jewish People's transition into modernity, and in the return of the Jews to Eretz Yisrael. During his life, Rav Kook wrote many books addressing all different areas of Judaism and life, through his lens of Ahavat Yisrael (loving the Jewish People), Ahavat Eretz Yisrael (loving the Land of Israel), upholding Mesorah (Jewish tradition), and Harmony. 
This podcast, recorded here in Rav Kook's house in Yerushalayim, aims to convey these ideas accessibly through short weekly ideas on the Parasha and on Festivals inspired by Rav Kook's teachings.

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Rav Kook זצ"ל, was a monumental figure in the Jewish People's transition into modernity, and in the return of the Jews to Eretz Yisrael. During his life, Rav Kook wrote many books addressing all different areas of Judaism and life, through his lens of Ahavat Yisrael (loving the Jewish People), Ahavat Eretz Yisrael (loving the Land of Israel), upholding Mesorah (Jewish tradition), and Harmony. This podcast, recorded here in Rav Kook's house in Yerushalayim, aims to convey these ideas accessibly through short weekly ideas on the Parasha and on Festivals inspired by Rav Kook's teachings.

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