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To sanctify His Name

The Luchos - Ten Commandments
מִצְוָה עֲשֵׂה - Positive Commandment
מִצְוָה לֹא תַעֲשֶׂה - Negative Commandment
Holiness – קְדוּשָּׁה

To sanctify Hashem’s Name through our words and actions.

This mitzvah commands us to live in a way that brings honor to Hashem’s Name, publicly demonstrating faith and commitment to Torah. At times, it requires giving up one’s life rather than transgressing certain prohibitions, thereby sanctifying Hashem before the world. More broadly, it is fulfilled whenever a Jew acts with integrity, holiness, and devotion, inspiring others to recognize Hashem’s greatness.

Commentary & Classical Explanation:

  • Rambam (Hilchot Yesodei HaTorah 5:1–4): One must give up life rather than transgress idolatry, immorality, or murder, thereby sanctifying Hashem’s Name.
  • Sefer HaChinuch (Mitzvah 296): Sanctification also occurs through righteous conduct that inspires others to honor Hashem.
  • Talmud (Yoma 86a): “Love Hashem through your deeds” — when people see honesty and goodness, they say, “Fortunate is his teacher who taught him Torah.”
(Source: Chabad.org)
:פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר - וְלֹ֤א תְחַלְּלוּ֙ אֶת־שֵׁ֣ם קָדְשִׁ֔י וְנִ֨קְדַּשְׁתִּ֔י בְּת֖וֹךְ בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל אֲנִ֥י יְהֹוָ֖ה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶֽם
Leviticus 22:32 - You shall not desecrate My Holy Name. I shall be sanctified amidst the children of Israel. I am the L-rd Who sanctifies you.

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Holiness - קְדֻשָּׁה

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Represents the concept of  spiritual intentionality, purity, and sanctity—set apart for a higher purpose.

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Martyrdom - קִידּוּשׁ הַשֵּׁם

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Represents sanctifying G‑d’s Name—even to the point of self-sacrifice when necessary.

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Covenant - בְּרִית

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Tied to the eternal covenant between G‑d and the Jewish people, including signs like brit milah and Shabbat.

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