Vayikra

Selflessness & the Wood Offering

What does it really mean to make a sacrifice? What is true selflessness?

In addition to the regular animal and flour offerings brought to the Holy Temple, people could also volunteer to donate wood to be used as fuel on the altar. These "wood offerings" give us insight into what selflessness really means.

Based on Likkutei Sichos, vol. 22, pp. 7-13.

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