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“Now, O Israel, what does Hashem, your G-d,
askofyou?OnlytofearHashem”

(Devarim 10:12)

We are enjoined to observe the easy, common mitzvot which people
usually tread upon, just as we are careful to keep the rare mitzvot. Why
is it that we scorn mitzvot? It is because they have become second nature,
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eliciting no excitement or enthusiasm.
Parashat Eikev, read after parashat Va’etchanan, following Tishah b’Av,
teaches us that the churban was a result of a lethargic attitude toward the
seemingly simple mitzvot, which spilled over to the significant mitzvot,
as well.

Rabbi Akiva’s disciples were held accountable for refraining from
sufficiently honoring their colleagues. They were accustomed to their
friends’ greatness, which no longer evoked feelings of respect.
Aharon Hakohen passed away in the vicinity of Edom and was buried on
Mount Hor in retribution for the nation’s conduct. By setting camp
opposite Edom, Bnei Yisrael placed themselves in a position of peril.
They learned from the ways of this nation and were negatively influenced
thereby. Later, resting near Moav was cause for a tremendous epidemic.
One must distance himself from bad company.

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