Torah.org Rabbi Zweig on the Parsha - More Or Less
Torah.org Rabbi Zweig on the Parsha - More Or Less Rabbi Zweig on the Parsha By Rabbi Yochanan Zweig To Dedicate an Article click here Parshas Vayikra More Or Less “…it is an elevation-offering, a fire-offering, a satisfying aroma to Hashem” (1:17) The Shulchan Aruch states that it is preferable to submit a short whole-hearted prayer than to pray extensively without the proper intentions. 1 The implication is that if one would have equally serious intent in both a short prayer and a long prayer, the long prayer would be preferable. 2 The Talmud notes that the expression “a satisfying aroma to Hashem” is recorded in connection with all three forms of elevation-offerings, the animal, the bird and flour. The message being delivered by the Torah, states the Talmud, is that the size of the offering is of no import; as long as it is being offered whole-heart...