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Why does the Korban Tamid appear in Parshas Tetzaveh with the Mishkan's construction rather than with other sacrifice laws? The Maharal's approach shows that the Tamid isn't just another korban but the foundation that creates our relationship with Hashem (ה׳) itself. This recognition of our capacity to connect with the Infinite reveals our tremendous self-worth and enables genuine spiritual growth.
This shiur examines a puzzling question: why does the Korban Tamid appear in Parshas Tetzaveh, which discusses the construction of the Mishkan, rather than with other sacrificial laws? The speaker analyzes Rashi (רש"י)'s commentary on the verse about where Hashem (ה׳) will speak to Bnei Yisrael, noting a dispute about whether this refers to the altar or the Ohel Moed. The core insight comes from a Midrash (cited by the Maharal from Ein Yaakov) discussing what constitutes the "great principle of the Torah (תורה)" (klal gadol b'Torah). While Rabbi Akiva says it's "v'ahavta l'rei'acha kamocha" (love your neighbor as yourself), Ben Azzai challenges this - what if you don't like yourself? A third opinion states that the Korban Tamid itself is the klal gadol b'Torah.
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Parshas Tetzaveh
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