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Ki Savo: תורת חסד

After the Parsha finishes instructing us about the mitzva of Bikkurim, the passuk writes ושמחת בכל הטוב, you shall rejoice in all the good. The Medrash tells us that this refers to the Torah; אין טוב אלא תורה. What does giving Bikkurim to the Kohanim have to do with Torah?

The Chida explains that this teaches us העוסק בתורה ובגמילות חסדים, זוכה לכוין אל האמת ומסיק שעתתא אליבא דהלכתא, one who toils in both Torah and helping others merits to find the truth and correct Halacha.

Too often, we tend to think of Avodas Hashem as being a checklist of unrelated items: daven, learn, help others, etc. However, the truth is that all of Avodas Hashem is one. If we do what Hashem wants in one area, He will help us improve in other areas as well. The more we connect to Hashem through any mitzva, the more He elevates us in every aspect of our lives.

לע״נ דוד חיים בן ישראל דוב הכהן
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