We first looked at how the Jewish men brought “above” the women. According to the Sfas Emes it’s because they had to do teshuva for the golden calf- they brought the same passion from their sin into their avodas Hashem, thereby achieving a higher level. We also learned the Sfas Emes’ understanding of how they “stopped from bringing”, which is what we should always make sure- take a step back even during ones avodas Hashem to take stock of why you’re doing the mitzvah- not for the accomplishments or the honors- but for Hashem. We also learned from Reb Simchah Bunim the power of the extra contributions- how they’re most precious because they’re not given out of obligation.
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