Parshas Shelach, the significance of our actions.

Parshas Shelach, the significance of our actions.

This week’s Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward, may his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

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Our Parsha begins with the episode of the spies reconnaissance of the land of Israel. Moshe sent spies to study the land of Israel and its inhabitants.

When the spies returned, they told Moshe that the land is indeed flowing with milk and honey. However, they warned that its citizens are giants who are powerful and mighty, and its cities are well fortified.

The Jewish nation turned to Moshe and told him that they rather return to Egypt than be defeated in battle. G-d exiled the Jewish nation to forty years of wandering throughout the desert for their persistent lack of faith.

The Parsha concludes with a story of a man who was caught gathering wood in direct defiance of the laws of Shabbos. Moshe asked Hashem who replied that he must stone this man to death for breaking Shabbos.

We find why Moshe did not know the punishment for breaking Shabbos.

We learn the power and significance of all our actions.