If a person desires to draw close to HaShem, then one must offer of oneself.
The start of the day is to devote one’s passions to the Altar (then HaShem helps the rest of the day).
The blemish generated by committing an unknowing sin can be more severe than that resulting from the conscious commission.
(א) The Korban Tamid, though not brought constantly, is called constant in that this Korban influences and sets the tone for the entire daily service in the Bais HaMikdash.
(ה) A person is held responsible, and therefore must bring a sacrifice, for a sin committed unintentionally, because it is one’s fault that sin occurred (doing without thinking).
Even in matters between two people is considered an infraction against G-d; yet nothing stands in the way of Teshuvah.
כי יחטא type of sin involving denial of witnesses or contracts on money or loans.
ומעלה מעל type of sin involving taking another’s object פקדון improperly, which is between the two parties, also denies the third party (G-d).
One should not be enticed by “religious” arguments, to not be sensitive to the needs & feelings of others.
Adding the value of a fifth in repaying for a stolen item is not to add further punishment, but to make the damaged party as whole as possible, including the loss of use of the item.
By virtue of a Jew’s inherent connection to G-d, one is able to transform aveiros into Mitzvos.
The expression “G-d calling to Moshe” extends His affection to the Jews even in the times when they sin; and it is answered by Jews on Purim with “until one does not know the difference”.
Adam was alone in his world; his conquering acquired all, like the law of a king.
HaShem desires our fulfilling Torah & Mitzvos; the whole world then becomes a Korban and a Dwelling Place Below.
Whether a person offers a large or small sacrifice, if one’s heart is to Heaven, then no distinction: From the perspective of HaShem, the recipient, similarly from the perspective of the service of the one offering the sacrifice.
If seem overwhelmed in matters of Kedusha, remember one’s good qualities like Adam HaRishon; when involved in material matters, one should remember Moshe that one’s talents are gifts from Above.
Large alef by Adam HaRishon, signifies that he recognized his high level of service, the way of a Tzadik.
Little alef by Moshe, indicates his level of service by humility.
Necessary to recognize one’s good qualities, and recognize their source leads to humility.
