By focusing on this concept precisely when we are celebrating our salvation, we are ingraining in our psyches the idea that there is an external force behind our victories, and that is Hashem. By focusing on all that Hashem does for us and articulating just how involved He is in every aspect of our lives, we will become even more grateful and even more humble.
“And the flesh of the sacrifice of his thanksgiving peace-offerings; on the day of his offering, it shall be eaten.” (7:15)
QUESTION:
Usually an offering of lesser sanctity (kadashim kalim) such as the karban shelamim — peace offering — may be eaten for two days and one night; Why is the karban todah — thanksgiving peace-offering — limited to only one day and the succeeding night?
ANSWER:
The Imrei Emes of Gur explains: A thanksgiving peace-offering is brought in recognition of a miracle that was done by Hashem on behalf of the individual. Miracles happen daily and continuously, as we say in the Amidah, “and for your miracles which are with us daily.” Limiting the time when the karban todah may be eaten teaches us that each day one should be aware of and appreciate the new miracles Hashem constantly performs on his behalf.
