Torah Daily: Daily Doses of Divine Guidance on the Parsha | Challah, Sin, & Forgiveness: Numbers 15 Explained

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Welcome to today’s brief Torah thought. We’re looking at Numbers Chapter 15, focusing on the mitzvah of challah, which begins with separating a portion of dough. Interestingly, this command is linked to entering the land of Israel. The Torah often uses the word “when you come,” but here it says “when you enter.” This implies immediacy, emphasizing the urgency of this mitzvah upon settling the land. The offering of challah, like Terumah, a portion of grain given to the Kohein, has a range, from 1/40th to 1/60th. This allows for varying levels of generosity, demonstrating that even seemingly small acts can be imbued with profound meaning. The chapter concludes with a discussion on unintentional sin, specifically idolatry committed by the entire community due to an erroneous ruling by the Sanhedrin. In such cases, forgiveness is possible through specific offerings. The verse, “And it shall be forgiven for the entire congregation…” underscores the power of atonement for unintentional transgressions. This reminds us that even when we err, there’s a path back to righteousness. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.