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Why does the Torah (תורה) use both commanding language (tzav) and gentle language (v'amarta aleihem) regarding the daily sacrifices? The approach distinguishes between tax-like obligations and intimate relationship-building. The Korban Tamid functions like a wife preparing daily meals for her husband - expressing closeness rather than burden.
The shiur analyzes the opening verses of Parshas Pinchas dealing with the Korban Tamid (daily sacrifice), focusing on the unusual combination of commanding language (tzav es Bnei Yisrael) with conciliatory language (v'amarta aleihem). Drawing on the Ba'al HaTurim's principle that "daber...v'amarta aleihem" indicates gentle, comforting speech, Rabbi Zweig develops a fundamental distinction between two ways of understanding mitzvos. The analysis begins with Rashi (רש"י)'s explanation that "tzav" implies extra pressure needed for expensive, ongoing obligations. However, the addition of "v'amarta aleihem" suggests something beyond mere compulsion. Rather than viewing the Korban Tamid as a burdensome tax that requires pushing people to pay, the Torah (תורה) presents it as something tremendously beneficial and meaningful to the giver.
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Parshas Pinchas 28:1-2
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