Parshas Ki Savo: Bikurim and the Beginning of the Year

Published: Sept. 16, 2024, 10:53 p.m.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on \u05e4\u05e8\u05e9\u05ea \u05db\u05d9 \u05ea\u05d1\u05d0. \nDiscussed:\n\n \u2022 What does the Medrash mean that the world was created on account of Mitzvas Bikurim? \n \u2022 Understanding the preciousness of Mitzvas Bikurim that it manifests an acceptance of Hashem's Hashgachas Pratis.\n \u2022 The Alshich writes that the Torah attaches great importance to the Mitzvah of Bikurim because it demonstrates the Middah of Hakaros Hatov. For this reason, we allow employees to stop their work and join in the celebration of the Mitzvah.