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Rashi explains that the Korban Todah, Thanksgiving offering, was offered as gratitude for miracles incurred in four different circumstances: when one who has crossed the sea; when one traveled through the wilderness; when one was liberated from prison; or when one was healed from serious illness. In each of these circumstances, the Torah enjoins the individual to demonstrate his gratitude to the Almighty. Interestingly, the Korban Todah was accompanied by forty loaves which, together with the sacrifice, had to be consumed during the requisite period of one day and a night – less time than was allotted for a regular…

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…