1 I appeal to you, therefore, Achim b’Moshiach, through the rachamei Hashem (mercies of G-d), to present your geviyah,*12:1 Gn 47:18 all of your being, as a korban chai (living sacrifice), kadosh (holy) and acceptable to Hashem,*12:1 Gn 8:21 which is your spiritual avodas kodesh service.