Avodah Zara
What is Avodah Zara?
Avodah Zara is worshipping idols or false gods instead of Hashem.
1. Who was the Mekoshesh Etzim?
2. What did he do?
1. His man was Selofhad.
2. He gathered wood.
What does Sisit symbolize?
Sisit symbolizes Mitzvot.
Why didn't BNY do Hafrashat Hallah until they entered Israel?
The whole time they were in the midbar eating man.
What is yayin nesakh?
Yayin Nesakh is wine that was poured or offered to idols.
Why is Avodah Zara forbidden?
It is forbidden because we must only worship Hashem, the one who created everything.
On what day did the Mekoshesh Etzim gather wood?
He gathered wood on Shabbat.
What is the goal of Sisit?
To separate us from the rest of the world.
Why is it called Hafrashat Hallah and NOT Lechem?
Lechem= Bread that they didn't do Hafrashat to yet.
Hallah= Bread that Hafrasha was already taken from.
Why is it forbidden to drink or use Yayin nesakh?
It is forbidden because it was used for idol worship, which is against Hashem's commandments.
What are some examples of Avodah Zara in the torah?
Some examples are the Golden calf, and worshipping idols of other nations.
What happened to Mekoshesh Etzim after he gathered wood?
After he gathered the wood, he was punished by Hashem.
How does the mitzvah of Sisit teach us about being careful with everyday actions and not letting small things become forbidden?
The mitzvah of Sisit teaches us that even small or everyday things, like a little bit of matter to Hashem, and we must be careful in all our actions to follow His rules.
What is the connection between Hafrashat Hallah and the spies?
The spies took away all the blessings from BNY, and Hallah brings it back.
How is Yayin nesakh connected to Avodah Zara?
It is connected because it comes from idol worship, so using it is like participating in Avodah Zara.
How does avoiding Avodah Zara show love to Hashem?
By avoiding Avodah Zara, we show loyalty and respect only to Hashem.
Why does the torah mention the mekoshesh etzim's actions, and what does it show about following the shabbat rules?
The torah mentions the Mekoshesh etzim's actions to show how serious the holiday is and that even small disobedience must be avoided.
How is the mitzvah of Sisit connected to the Mekoshesh etzim?
Moshe asked for Sisit because the mekoshesh etzim collected wood since he didn't have a reminder of Hashem
When will Hashem give BNY the missva of Hafrashat Hallah?
When BNY gets to Israel, and they bake bread, they will give a piece of their Hallah as a gift to Hashem. (They will give it to the Cohen.)
why is the mitzvah of the Nesachim here?
To promise them that they will eventually get to israel.
What is a good lesson of Avodah Zara that connects to our lives?
A good lesson of Avodah Zara for our lives is that we should not let anything take away the place of Hashem on our hearts, and we should always keep our priorities focused on what is truly a Kiddush Hashem.
What is a lesson on mekoshesh etzim, and how it connects to all the other topics?
The lesson is that shabbat is very important, and we must follow Hashems rules carefully, even in small actions. The story of Mekoshesh Etzim teaches that just like we must separate Hallah, avoid avodah Zara, Yayin Nesakh, and do Sisit, we must carefully follow Hashems rules and make holy what He commands.
Give me a takeaway of sisit?
Sisit helps us remember mitzvot.
What is the lesson of Hafrashat Hallah?
Everything we have comes from Hashem, and before we enjoy our food, we remember to give a part back and make it holy.
What is one takeaway for Yayin nesakh?
A takeaway from yayin nesakh is that we must avoid anything connected to idol worships and always make sure our actions and what we use are dedicated to Hashem.