MAQAM OF THE WEEK: Shabbat Qedoshim: קדשים

The multitude of laws/misvot in Perashat Qedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27) as well as the list of prohibited sexual relationships will warrant the use of Maqam SABA (used to mark berit), because the observance of misvot (including the sexual prohibitions) symbolizes the concept of "berit" (covenant). Maqam Saba is the maqam reserved for the Berit Milah. This year, however, Maqam RAST should be applied this Shabbat, because it is the first week after Passover. Maqam Rast is reserved for the weeks that have "beginnings." In this case, we are beginning the Omer period from Passover to Shabuot.

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