Thoughts on Parashat Vayikra 5785
Moshe was very bothered about the sin he committed, namely, that he didn’t wash his hands
and didn’t say a blessing before he ate. So he decided to see his rabbi, to confess the sin
hoping that it would make him feel better: “Rabbi, last week I didn’t wash my hands before I
ate, I didn’t say the blessing, and I am very upset about it.” – “Well, that’s not the most
severe sin in the world”, said the rabbi, “just remember to do it next time and every time
before you eat. But, out of pure curiosity, why did you not say the blessing?” asked the rabbi.
“Well the food itself wasn’t kosher, so I didn’t think it was appropriate” – “You ate non kosher
food? Hmmm… this is much more serious, Moshe.