Reishit Arisoteichem Shelach (5728)

This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Shelach, 5728 (1968). The Sedra introduces the Mitzva of Challah, setting aside the first portion of dough as an offering, and Ezekiel adds that this brings blessing to one's home. The discourse explains that this Mitzva, one of the first to take effect when the Jewish people entered the Land of Israel, expresses the idea that making a dwelling for the Divine transforms the very earth, turning the world back toward its original purpose of being a home for G-d.