The Tribal Leaders Inaugural Gifts

The Torah’s identical repetition of the Inaugural Offerings brought by Israel’s tribal leaders, serves to make parshat Naso the longest Torah portion. Perhaps more pointedly though, it seems entirely superfluous; especially in view of the Scripture’s spar...

“On the second day Netanel Ben Tzuar, the prince of Yissachar, offered. He offered his sacrifice ." (Numbers 7:18-19) Why is the word "offered" (hikriv) written twice? Also, why in the second time it's written is it missing a yud? Discover the connection ...

Why did the leaders of the tribes who were so enthusiastic about donating to the Sanctuary make such a limited contribution? This points to the importance of using our talents well. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 28 Naso sicha 2)

Everything has a purpose; our responsibility is to use it to the max. This we learn from the wagons donated to the Mishkan.

Combining the individual’s unique contribution and the value in being part of the greater collective—to reach the incredibly unique nature of Jewish unity as illustrated in the inaugural offerings of the leaders of the twelve tribes.

The inaugural sacrifices of the Nesi'im (leaders of the tribes) illustrate how Judaism shifted exponentially when the Torah was given.

Learning from the leaders of the twelve tribes at the dedication of the mishkan.

When everyone else hesitated, he jumped into the swirling sea.