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Purity and Marriage (Kosher Sex)

HaShem spoke to Moses, saying: 2 Speak to the Israelite people and say to them: I HaShem am your God. 3 You shall not copy the practices of the land of Egypt where you dwelt, or of the land of Canaan to which I am taking you; nor shall you follow their laws. 4 My rules alone shall you observe, and faithfully follow My laws: I HaShem am your God. 5 You shall keep My laws and My rules, by the pursuit of which man shall live: I am HaShem. 6 None of you shall come near anyone of his own flesh to uncover nakedness: I am HaShem. [Lev. 18:1-6] This week we have a double reading Achrei Mot (after the death) and Kedoshim (holy ones).  We live in a society today which promotes sexual promiscuity.  From television to billboards it is being promoted everywhere.  Young people are [...]