Acharei Mos 2018: Live Because of Them
Parshas Acharei Mos 2018 Live Because of Them Hashem distributes the issur (prohibition) of immorality in Parshas Acharei Mos with a list of all the forbidden relationships for one to associate. Included in this list, for example are one’s relatives and the relatives of one’s spouse. Intriguingly, almost mid-sentence Hashem states, “Observe My statutes and ordinances -which a person shall do, and live because of them .” (Leviticus 18:5). Ramban comments, this statement is actually referring to each mitzvah that pertains to man and his fellow (social commandments). This category of mitzvos is called, “bein adam l’chavairo” (between man and his friend). In this category you’ll find mitzvos governing debts and loans and the prohibition against stealing and robbery, for example. With each one you observe, you promote a life with law and order ultimately creating peace, says the Ramban . Others are of the opinion, the phrase “ and live because of them ” means ...