Parshas Kedoshim: The Enticement of Modern Idolization: Football, Money, and Strangers

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke

Have you ever considered the power in your hands—the instruments that allow you to touch, feel, and shape the world? In this episode, we explore our Yadayim, these remarkable tools that command a presence in both the mundane and the sacred. We weave through the narrative of Parshas Kedoshim, from the Exodus and the receiving of the Torah to the laws that call upon us to live with holiness, respect our parents, and keep the Shabbos. As we navigate these ancient texts, I share insights on the importance of where we choose to focus our efforts and the dangers of misdirected adoration. Listen closely, and you may rediscover the sanctity every day, understanding how your actions can elevate your spirit and the collective soul of humanity.
The modern age has birthed its pantheon, where the secular can sometimes overshadow the holy and where the temporary is often mistaken for the eternal. In this discussion, we confront the 'koach of asaom'—the power to assign divinity to the trivial, like turning a football game into a high holiday or an athlete into a priestly figure. As we dissect the allure of these false idols, we recognize the importance of holding to our spiritual foundations. We reflect on the call from Parshas Kedoshim to lead a life rich in meaning and connection with the divine. Join me as we contemplate reorganizing our spiritual priorities, resisting the modern-day molten gods, and embracing a life of genuine, eternal significance.

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1. The Power of Our Hands (00:00:00)

2. Modern Deification of Mundane Things (00:11:19)

3. Beware of False Idols (00:28:20)