Machshava:

Chinuch 

Parsha:

Pinchas 

Collections: R' Goldin Parenting from the Parsha

Description

In the beginning of this weeks Parsha, Hashem commends and rewards Pinchas for his actions against Zimri and Cozbi. But what was the impetus for Bnei Yisrael suddenly sinning? The Ohr Hachaim and Rav Hirsch suggest that the cause for the sin had to do with the fact that Bnei Yisrael were looking to relax and step out of their routine. As we approach the summer months, what can we learn from this event for ourselves and our children?