Bikurim (first fruits)

Even important personages, such as the king of Israel, placed baskets on their shoulders and proceeded until the Temple Courtyard.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

This week's parsha, Ki Tavo, begins with the mitzvah of bikkurim, bringing your first fruits to G‑d. The first fruits were brought to the Temple, received by the Kohen and placed next to the altar. When giving it to the Kohen, every person bringing first ...

In the myriad responsibilities of the daily grind, realize what most important to you and give it precedence.

The morning routine, according to Torah and how to put "first things first" the Jewish way.

Couldn’t G‑d have given the poor farmer who traveled all the way to Jerusalem a simpler way of saying “thank you”?

The "personal" mitzvah of Bikkurim teaches that even as we explore our individual path towards G‑d, our personal journey and destiny is deeply intertwined with, and part of the process and progress of our nation.

While it is true that actions speak louder than words, there is an element of appreciation that is expressed more by our words than our deeds...

As Jewish citizens of this land, we always look to the Torah for a deeper perspective and additional insight. What light does the Torah shed on the wonderful trait of thankfulness?

The sages of the Talmud disagree on the point in Jewish history at which time the obligation to bring bikkurim (“first fruits”) came into effect. The Rebbe sees their debate as a lesson on the nature, uses and hindrances of knowledge and consciousness.