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Why does the Torah (תורה) repeat the description of the Korban Tamid instead of simply indicating its permanence? The shiur develops a yesod about the mother-father dynamic: just as a mother reinforces the father's presence when he's absent, Moshe served as the people's 'mother' by constantly affirming God as their Father. The daily Tamid offerings functioned like kibbud av, helping Jews internalize their divine potential through relationship rather than mere tribute.
This shiur examines three fundamental questions about the Korban Tamid (daily offering): why the Torah (תורה) repeats its description rather than simply adding one word to indicate permanence, why it's considered a "klal gadol b'Torah" (great principle of Torah), and how to understand a complex Midrash comparing God to a father whose "wife" (Moshe) is dying. Rabbi Zweig explains that in a traditional home, the mother's crucial role is to establish the father's presence and authority even when he's physically absent. The father provides sustenance and serves as a role model, but these functions only work if the mother constantly reinforces his status as father. Without this maternal reinforcement, the father becomes merely a provider rather than a source of identity and inspiration for the child.
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Parshas Pinchas - Korban Tamid
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Why did the brothers hate Yosef when he received the kutonet pasim, yet strangers saw him as special? The kutonet represented Yaakov's recognition of Yosef's leadership ability—his power to uplift and unify. The brothers' jealousy blinded them; the Torah omits his name when they see him (just "oto"), but strangers always saw "Yosef." True chein comes from seeing others clearly, without the bias of our own needs.
Why did the materials for the Mishkan equal exactly what was needed with no waste, despite the principle that blessing doesn't rest on counted items? The shiur explains that Moshe's complete faithfulness—working solely for Hashem's agenda—transformed counting from an act of personal ownership into one that strengthened divine connection, thereby increasing blessings. Korach's self-interest inverted this principle, costing him everything.
Why does Rashi describe the Mishkan as "collateral" for Jewish sins? Rabbi Zweig develops the concept that God limited His own collection rights—accepting only the Mishkan's destruction rather than the nation's annihilation. This reflects the relationship of a father who reduces his own claims to ensure his children's survival.
Why does the Torah give a detailed accounting of silver and copper but not gold in Parshas Pekudei? The three metals represent three types of givers: those who give selflessly (gold), those seeking a two-way benefit (silver), and those buying honor (copper). The Midrash's three groups suspecting or praising Moshe reveal more about themselves than about Moshe—we judge others by our own standards.
