Dvar Torah for Behaalosecha 2nd Aliyah: Actual text: https://tinyurl.com/yc8f7pre As the Leviim are initiated to service, the Torah relays to us that “Moshe, Aharon, and the community leaders did [singular] for the Leviim [what they were instructed], just as GodG-d had commanded Moshe regarding the Leviim, so the people did [plural] for them” (8:20). Why does the Torah recount a simple adherence to instructions in such a long way, and why does the pasuk use singular and plural forms of the word “did”? Gur Aryeh points out that what Moshe contributed to the process is not the same as what Aharon, the leaders, or anyone else contributed. Everyone made his own powerful contribution (hence the singular form), which amounted to a collective achievement (hence the plural form) that was both unique and compelling. The words “for them” reveal that everyone’s motivation was to help another and similarly, just two pesukim later, we are told that the Leviim performed their service “for them.” The use of the exact phrase indicates that the Leviim reciprocated the people’s efforts by dedicating their efforts to others. This cross-giving is a powerful way to build a nation, a family, or any relationship. Please consider forwarding this to others so they can join! https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7IHQNPpKLF0adHHXTUYda