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The Torah is sparing in its wording and writes only that which is necessary
for future generations. Why, then, does the Torah expound on the subject
of the Mishkan, which was temporary, and, in particular, the korbanot of
the Nesi’im?The Nesi’im volunteered offerings without being 3
commanded. The Torah records this for all generations to teach us the
greatness of an act that demonstrates closeness to Hashem.
A person should learn from the act of the Nesi’im to sacrifice of himself
for Hashem’s sake, even if it is not demanded of him. He should do this
without thoughts of recompense. Additionally, mesirut nefesh does not
mean only dying for His sake. It also, and mainly, means to live one’s life
sanctifying His Name.

Chazal state, “You are called Man, and the nations of the world are not
called Man.” The letters of the word (you) can be transposed to spell
(truth). The Torah, which is the ultimate truth, is what bestows upon
us the title Man. One should never believe that the gentiles possess Torah,
for they do not have the middah of mesirut nefesh, which is essential for
observing the Torah.

The Torah records the inauguration of the Mizbeach in detail, for the
Mizbeach depicts the inner essence of a person. This teaches that one’s
main focus should be on his inner being, which directs how he will act.
The festival of Chanukah is celebrated for eight days, corresponding to
the eight days when the Mizbeach was erected. The letters of the word
are the same as the letters of the word . The Mizbeach
corresponds to the neshamah of a person. Just as the Mizbeach was not
erected in one day but needed time and effort in order to become fitting
for the Shechinah, so too, does the construction of man’s neshamah
demand much toil.
Hashem instructed Moshe to tell the Nesi’im to offer one korban aday. I
thought this might be an allusion to the opinion of Beit Hillel, which states
that every day of Chanukah, one should add a light. One is enjoined to

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