Taryag Weekly

Shelach • 119 Pesukim • 2 Obligations • 1 Prohibition

1. Separate challah from dough and give it to the kohen.
2. Place tzitzis on a four cornered garment.
3. Do not allow thoughts that are antithetical to the Torah to affect you; do not pursue materialism.

Mitzvah Highlight

The Sefer HaChinuch explains that Hafrashas Challah transforms bread from a physical entity alone to a vehicle through which Bnei Yisrael perform a mitzvah. The ubiquitous nature of bread as a source of sustenance allows for maximum performance of the mitzvah and constant opportunities to earn merit.