In this episode of Torah BeReal, we explore the story of the Spies and what happens when we see ourselves as small. The spies felt like grasshoppers in their own eyes, and that mindset caused them to fear the challenges ahead. But Yehoshua and Calev reminded the Jewish people that when Hashem is on your side, there’s nothing you can’t overcome.
We also discuss how the spies, who were great, righteous leaders, could make such a mistake. The desert felt like the perfect spiritual life: miracles, protection, and no worries about food or livelihood. But Hashem didn’t take us out of Egypt to stay in the desert forever. Our mission is to bring holiness into the physical world, not run away from it.
Finally, we learn from the mitzvah of separating challah that the first part should be given to Hashem. When we start with Hashem, whether through prayer, Torah, or giving tzedakah, it elevates everything that comes after and gives our everyday lives a higher purpose.