205 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Shemini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-LEV LEVITICUS | 11:43 unclean — LEV116 It was taught in the school of R. Yishmael... LEV116 It was taught in the school of R. Yishmael: A transgression stultifies a man's heart, as it is written: "and do not become unclean with them that you be unclean with them" -- do not read it "venitmeitem" ["that you be unclean"], but "venitamtem" ["that you be stultified"] (Yoma 39b). Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-LEVVerse11:43Keyword(s)uncleanSource Page(s)177 Switch article LEVITICUS | 11:43 defiled — LEV115 The third sin that relates to desire (in o... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 11:43 unclean — LEV117 The Rabbis taught: "and do not become uncl... Next Article