
Daily Aliyah
June 20, 2025 at 03:59 AM
Dvar Torah for Shelach 6th Aliyah:
Actual text: https://tinyurl.com/a5recf77
The Torah describes the supplements that are now to be brought with the sacrifices, including Minchah (meal The Torah describes the mitzvah of challah, the act of separating a piece of kneaded dough and donating it to the priest (15:17–21), distinct from the commandment to donate grain (Terumah). Why is this dough double-taxed (taxed first as grain and then as dough)?
Rav Hirsch posits that while donating grain exhibits our appreciation for the assets we’ve attained, the mitzvah of challah represents our efforts associated with those resources. Challah is created through man-made efforts, unlike grain which grows naturally. So too, to be in a position where our efforts matter is just as much of a blessing. Challah demonstrates this recognition that not only do our resources need to be shared, but also our efforts.
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