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By Malka Touger

Positive Commandment 29 (For Children)

The perpetual fire on the Altar

Leviticus 6:6 "There shall always be fire burning on the altar"

Many miracles happened in the Beit HaMikdash.

Among them was a heavenly fire that came down on the altar and burned the sacrifices.

This showed HaShem's acceptance of the service. Even though a divine fire appeared, the priests are commanded to light a man-made fire.

HaShem does not want us to rely on miracles.

Rather, we must do our part and perform the natural actions.

We will "light the flame" and HaShem will "keep it burning." (See also Negative Mitzvah 81).

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Malka Touger is a world-renowned teacher and lecturer. She has authored and co-authored several best-selling books and produced a number of educational videos in both English and Hebrew. She lives in Har Nof, Jerusalem, with her husband, Rabbi Eliyahu Touger, and their children.

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