Kedoshim Excerpts
קדושים
Shabbat Shalom
(19:36-37) We practice these Mitzvot, because H' took us out of Egypt. And then we guard them, simply because He is H.'
What is the reason? Why don't you first keep them. You don't even follow the mitzvot. Though shalt not act like the Simlberg family. I believe that is a commandment, and nobody in this congregation even cares.
No, this is not a Q&A Frank. This is a sermon, and you do not argue with Mitzvot. You keep the commandments because H' too you out of Egypt, and because He is H'..I can't go to speeches anymore. Every community speech and Frank asks a question. Ben has a speech he gives of his own, to the speaker. And Mrs. Hymowitz still thinks she is at the speech that Dr. Froycer gave three years ago...It is the same question every time.
I am giving the speech here, so I get to ask the question...Why do we need anything more than simply, because He is H'/Gd? We guard them because he is Gd. But we practice them, because he took us out of Egypt. A show of physical connection with us...I am not a proponent of physical intimacy in the shule, Frank. Please. Let me make the point. The point is to practice because of our relationship...That is why we keep mitzvot. Just H' being better than you would be enough...
There are Mitzvot and we have to start practicing them, or we will never make it out of Beis Emes Sefillah.
(19:33-34) When a convert lives with you, they shall be treated like a citizen.
Not with you, in your house...you have to be married first Michael. Finish the Pasuk (the verse). 'In your land.' Not in your room. I understand that you are very attracted to her...So is Bernie. He has been looking over to the women's section, ever since she converted. But we have to practice the Mitzvot...Get married first. Not because you are
You shall love him like yourself, because you were slaves in Egypt. And H' is our Gd. Not because you are checking her out over the Mechitza...This is not the time for the whole congregation to look...
(19:35-36) Be honest...How about that for a commandment?
How about we start with this one...Yes Ben, this might interfere with your business practice.
Measure correctly. Yes. Do not cheat people.
Why we ask? Because it is not about you. It is about a relationship with H,' because He took us out of Egypt and He is Gd...
No Frank, I will not elaborate on the points I just made.
Next time, learn some of the commandments and then ask a question...I will not elaborate on Michael's relationship with Samantha...
A commandment for this congregation: No more using the word 'elaborate' in your questions.