Perfect Body! A Torah Portion Afterthought
Perfect Body podcast is an afterthought on the weekly Torah portions. The Torah is the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Take time this year to read the Torah and be refreshed in your body, mind, and spirit. I tell the story of a portion of the portion breaking it down into bite size pieces that you can swallow so that you can eat and be full but not too full. Save room for your personal self-discovery as you engage in Torah study. Subscribe to this show to receive a new show every week. Visit http://www.shirahchante.com/podcast for more inspiration.
Perfect Body! A Torah Portion Afterthought
Acahrei Mot Kedoshim: Sexual Sin
Understanding Torah: Lessons on Sexual Sin and Holiness
In this episode, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, delves into the Torah portion Acharei Mot and Kedoshim from Leviticus chapters 16-20. She shares her personal journey of studying the Torah, attending a reformed synagogue, and discovering her Hebrew name. The episode outlines the concept of the scapegoat and its symbolic connection to Jesus Christ. Shirah Chante also discusses the Day of Atonement and the importance of fasting. The main focus is on the various sexual sins prohibited by God, emphasizing the need for holiness and adherence to divine ordinances. Shirah Chante concludes with a prayer for holiness and a reminder to honor one's parents.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
01:00 Personal Journey and Connection to Torah
03:09 The Importance of Torah Study
05:01 Introduction to Sexual Sin
08:09 The Scapegoat and Jesus Christ
12:16 The Day of Atonement and Fasting
14:57 Prohibition of Eating Blood
17:54 Christian Laws and Sexual Sins
20:10 Detailed Discussion on Sexual Sins
32:10 Call to Holiness and Conclusion