The posuk (15:39) tells us that by looking at the tzitzis we will be reminded of all the mitzvos. How so? What about the tzitzis will remind us? Rashi explains that the numerical value of the word "tzitzis" is 600. It consists of 8 strings and 5 knots. That adds up to 613, the total amount of mitzvos. The Ramban says our reminder comes from the techeiles string. The root of the word "techeiles" is "tachlis," meaning "purpose." The blue string reminds us of our purpose in life, to bring G-dliness into the world through the mitzvos.
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Shlach 5772
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Meraglim claimed that Eretz Yisroel is a "land that eats its inhabitants." Rashi explains this is because wherever they went, funerals were taking place. Hashem was doing them a favor and distracted the inhabitants from causing the Meraglim any trouble. As the Midrash Tanchuma says, "Within the miracles Hashem did for them, they spoke bad about." The Meraglim failed to see the good in the matter. We should learn from their mistake and see the positive in even the worst of situations.
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