Emor Values

What are they?

Holidays

  1. Pick 3 holidays spread throughout the year. What makes them different? What do they have in common?
  2. Are there any holidays that have similar themes as Jewish holidays?
  3. The secular (non-religious) calendar is called a solar calendar. What does this mean? How is it different from the Jewish calendar?

Holiness

  1. What does holiness mean? How do we become holy?
  2. How does worship make us holy?
  3. The Hebrew word for sacrifice is Korban – קוֹרבָּן, which is also related to the English word for coming closer. Sacrifices were the way ancient people worshiped God. How do you think worship is connected to drawing closer and also to sacrifices?

THE MORAL OF THE STORY

Another view for you:

Read this article and answer some questions: http://valuesandethics.org/hospitality/

  1. What do you think it means to share your joy with others when you host them?
  2. Have you ever felt uncomfortable in someone elses house? Why?