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Bnei Yisrael observed the mitzvah of Pesach only once during their
sojourn in the Wilderness. This was because they were uncircumcised and
therefore forbidden from partaking of the Pesach offering. They were
afraid to perform brit milah due to the dangers of the road. Hashem
performed numerous miracles on their behalf; why did He not make a
miracle that they become instantly cured after performing the brit?
What is the connection between brit milah and korban Pesach?

The essence of Pesach is unity. Families partake together of one offering.
Brit milah removes the foreskin, granting added sanctity to a person.
Hashem wanted Bnei Yisrael to gather under conditions of sanctity,
bringing their achdut to a higher level.

The sin of the spies obviated an open miracle being performed to heal the
people after having a brit milah. Only after repenting the sin of lashon
hara, would they be worthy of observing the mitzvah of Pesach, so closely
Those who had become defiled through involvement with Yosef’s
remains were prevented from bringing the korban Pesach. They asked intertwined with the trait of unity.
Moshe for a solution. Hashem gave them a second chance in the form of
the mitzvah of Pesach Sheini. Why did Hashem wait until these people
presented their case in order to teach the nation about this holiday? Also,