Proper Berachos – Parshas Nasso 5771
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In the gifts that the Nesiim gave to the Mishkan they gave Ketores, the incense offering. Rashi brings down a perplexing Chazal that states that Ketores (קטרת) has the same numerical value as 613, which corresponds to the 613 Mitzvos. Rashi notes that this value is only reached when we switch the first letter of Ketores (ק) and place a Daled (ד) in its place. What is going on here?
The simple explanation is that in the 26 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, there are 13 pairs of letters forming the At Bash (את בש) break-down. This is Kabbalistically based and is brought down in Sefer HaYetzirah. The letters Daled and Kuf are paired together as one of those 13 matches. What remains to be understood is why these two letters are specifically related?
Rabbi Shimon Schwab zt”l tackles this question. He explains that there is a deep connection between the Daled which is 4 and the Kuf which is 100. There is a Rabbinical obligation to make 100 berachos each day. According to strict Torah law, only 4 berachos are MiD’Oreisah, however, the Rabbis saw the need to expand upon the Torah’s obligation to bring more meaning to life. The four Torah ones are: Birchas HaMazone, Birchas HaTorah, Hafrashas Maaser and a beracha for Tefillah. This is the connection of the number Daled (4) and the number Kuf (100). It signifies berachos D’Oreisah and D’Rabanan.
Rabbi Schwab continues by stating that there are four main reasons that we say berachos to begin with. They are Ahavas Hashem, Yiras Hashem, Serving Hashem and Connecting to Hashem.
The Nesiim wanted to dedicate the greatest gift to Hashem and so they brought Ketores. The Ketores was the most magnificent and powerful smelling spice. Chazal say that the brides did not have to put on perfume when the Ketores was being burned as the scent was so far reaching! The Ketores teaches us how to make berachos. We should sing the praises of Hashem and spread the inspiration throughout the world. When we thank Hashem this way, it draws our hearts closer to Him and enhances our performance of the 613 Mitzvos. The Nesiim wished to give gifts to inaugurate the Mishkan. They wanted to share their excitement with the world. That is why they brought Ketores and they taught us how to experience simcha and give thanks to Hashem!
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