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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?
After its allotted time has elapsed, an offering is invalid. Why, then, did
those who had become defiled with the remains of Yosef request to The essence of Pesach is unity. Families partake together of one offering.
celebrate Pesach? Additionally, how do we understand that Moshe forgot Brit milah removes the foreskin, granting added sanctity to a person.
the halachot of Pesach, to the extent that he had to confer with Hashem? Hashem wanted Bnei Yisrael to gather under conditions of sanctity,
Moshe wished to teach us that we should never be ashamed to ask those bringing their achdut to a higher level.
who are greater than ourselves, even when we feel we know the answer. The sin of the spies obviated an open miracle being performed to heal the
The korban Pesach hints to “passing over” materialism. In order to not people after having a brit milah. Only after repenting the sin of lashon
become accustomed to sin, the Torah commands us to bring a korban Those who had become defiled through involvement with Yosef’s hara, would they be worthy of observing the mitzvah of Pesach, so closely
Pesach, with its intrinsic nuances. Am Yisrael defy Hashem’s word when remains were prevented from bringing the korban Pesach. They asked intertwined with the trait of unity.
they become accustomed to His miracles. Moshe for a solution. Hashem gave them a second chance in the form of
Hashem specifically smote the Egyptians with ten separate plagues. He the mitzvah of Pesach Sheini. Why did Hashem wait until these people
did not want them to become accustomed to the punishment, for this presented their case in order to teach the nation about this holiday? Also,