Ki Tavo Weekly Portion, Bikurim timing ביכורים - תבוא , Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, 5786 לקו״ש חל״ד א׳

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz opens a fresh and important window into the weekly Torah portion of Ki Tavo, תבוא. This Torah study explores Bikurim, ביכורים—the first fruits brought to the Beit HaMikdash—and asks a question that can change how we see gratitude, timing, and our service of G-d: Why does the Torah care when Bikurim are brought? In this clear weekly Torah study, Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz draws on Likutei Sichos, לקו״ש חל״ד א׳, to uncover the deeper meaning behind the timing of Bikurim. The lesson is not only about ancient farming or a Temple-era mitzvah. It speaks to every Jewish person who wants to know when to act, how to give thanks, and how to make daily life holy. What makes the first fruits truly “first”? Why is the proper time so important? And what does this teach about placing G-d first in a busy life filled with work, plans, pressure, and goals? Do not skip this teaching. The answer reveals a powerful Torah view of gratitude that goes far beyond saying thank you. Whether you are new to Torah, beginning Jewish learning, exploring a weekly parsha for the first time, or studying Torah and Tanya for years, Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz makes this Ki Tavo lesson deep, clear, and pr