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קח את אהרן ואת בניו אתו

Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In Tzav, 5774

Take Aharon and his sons with him. (8:2)

Rashi teaches us how Aharon HaKohen was taken/convinced to perform the avodah, service. Mashcheihu bi’devarim, “draw him with words.” We are being taught an important principle. One should not be pulled to do something against his will. Compelling someone to perform a service which he either is not interested in executing or for which he feels completely incompetent will not produce fruits of success. Whatever inhibitions one has concerning a position must be assuaged via a positive manner if his work is to produce positive results. Aharon HaKohen had serious concerns regarding his own suitability to perform the sacrificial service….

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אם על תודה יקריבנו

Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In Tzav, 5774

If he shall offer it for a Thanksgiving-offering. (7:12)

Chazal list four instances in which a person should bring a Korban Todah: when he has traveled overseas; when he has traveled through the desert; when he has been released from prison; when he has been cured of an illness. Rabbeinu Bachya supplements this, saying that all instances of joy – such as simchas chassan v’kallah, wedding – are reason for bringing a Korban Todah. The Korban Todah is comprised of forty loaves, thirty of which are matzoh and ten which are chametz. All this must be eaten in the span of a night and a day. For instance, if…

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ובער עליה הכהן

Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In Tzav, 5774

And the Kohen shall kindle wood upon it. (6:5)

The Baal HaTurim notes that the word u’bieir is mentioned twice in the Torah. It is mentioned earlier, in Parashas Mishpatim (Shemos 22:4), u’beier b’sdei acheir, “or he grazed in another’s field.” The Torah addresses the owner who allows his animal to graze in someone else’s field. Second, is the above reference to the Kohen who kindles wood on the Mizbayach every morning. Obviously, some connection must exist between the two pesukim. In Sefer Devarim 1:13, Moshe Rabbeinu is instructed to appoint judges to work under him in judging the nation. The pasuk says, Havi lachem anashim… va’asimeim b’rosheichem, “Provide…

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זאת תורת העולה... על מוקדה על המזבח כל הלילה

Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In Tzav, 5774

This is the law of the elevation-offering… (that stays) on the flame, on the Altar, all night. (6:2)’

There are individuals who serve Hashem, observe Torah and mitzvos, yet their actions are not oleh l’ratzon, received by Hashem in good will. Something is missing in their service to the Almighty. That something is “heart,” passion, enthusiasm. Such a person, even when he finally decides to go the route and serve Hashem with heartfelt passion, does so periodically. It is not one long constant avodas haBorei, service to the Creator. Dispassionate service goes nowhere; it certainly does not rise up to Hashem. The story is told that the Baal Shem Tov, zl, was once asked to speak to a…

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