Machshava:

Beit HaMikdash,  Maharal 

Parsha:

Balak,  Pinchas 

Collections: Shmuel Reichman Inspirational Parsha Series

Description

What is the meaning of the two brachos Pinchas received, and why did Pinchas deserve them specifically in response to his actions with Kozbi and Zimri? And, perhaps more basically, why was Pinchas’ act of murder even considered heroic? It appears to be violent and rash, perhaps even overly emotional. In this shiur we will try to explain the deep principles behind this episode.