Chillul Hashem - God's Name, Jewish community, Book of Leviticus

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Chillul Hashem (Hebrew: , "Desecration of God's Name") is a term used in Judaism particularly for any act or behavior that casts shame or brings disrepute to belief in God, any aspect of the Torah's teachings, Halakha (Jewish law), or the Jewish community. The obligation to refrain from Chillul Hashem one of the 613 Mitzvot (commandments). The source for this commandment is to be found in the Book of Leviticus: "And you shall not profane My holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the Lord who hallows you" - the Biblical Lev. 22:32 term meaning to bring dishonour or shame to God's name by an action or lack thereof.

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• Released: 16.03.2012
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