Can a Nazirite, who vows to follow a restrictive lifestyle in total devotion to God, be holier that a priest?
This week’s Torah portion is Nasso, and in it we learn about the Nazirite, who chooses to follow a holier and more restrictive lifestyle than other God-fearing members of the Jewish nation.
How is it that a Nazarite seems to be holier than a kohen, or priest?
Rabbi Ari Enkin shares an important insight on this issue. The answer is quite inspiring!