In Acharei, after Aaron’s two sons are killed for coming too close to the presence of G-d, G-d warns the Israelites about unauthorized entry into the holiest place on Earth, the innermost chamber of the Sanctuary. The only person ever allowed to enter the chamber is the kohen gadol (high priest) on Yom Kippur. G-d then describes in more depth certain Yom Kippur rituals and gives the Israelites more laws, such as the prohibition of eating the blood of an animal. Kedoshim starts with G-d stating many mitzvot for the Israelites to follow in order to sanctify themself and connect to G-d’s holiness. These mitzvot include the giving of charity and the prohibition of idolatry. This parsha also contains one of the most famous and arguably one of the most important sentences in the entire Torah; “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18).
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