Parsha Bee – Q&A on Parsha

1. Q: How many mitzvos are in Parshas Shelach?
   A: There are a total of three mitzvos in Parshas Shelach: two positive commands and one negative command.
2. Q: Name the mitzvos in this week’s Parsha.
   A: Mitzvah 385: Separate Challah from dough and give to a Kohen. Mitzvah 386: Tie Tzitzis to the corners of garments. Mitzvah 387: Do not follow after your heart and eyes.
3. Q: Who did Moshe send to tour the land of Canaan?
   A: Distinguished leaders from each tribe.
4. Q: What was the purpose of the spies’ mission?
   A: To assess the land’s quality, inhabitants, cities, and bring back fruits.
5. Q: How many days did the spies tour the land?
   A: Forty days.
6. Q: What did the spies report upon their return?
   A: The land flows with milk and honey, has fortified cities, mighty nations, and giants.
7. Q: How did Kalev respond to the spies’ report?
   A: He urged the people to conquer the land, assuring them Hashem would support them.
8. Q: How did the nation react to the spies’ report?
   A: They cried, wanted to return to Egypt, and considered stoning Kalev and Yehoshua.
9. Q: Who were the giants found in Chevron?
   A: Achiman, Sheshai, and Talmai.
10. Q: What fruits did the spies bring back from the Eshkol region?
    A: A cluster of grapes, pomegranates, and figs.
11. Q: What did Moshe and Aharon do in response to the nation’s reaction?
    A: They fell on their faces.
12. Q: What did Yehoshua and Kalev do in response?
    A: They tore their clothing and urged the nation to trust in Hashem.
13. Q: What did Hashem say about the protection of other nations?
    A: Their protection has departed, and Hashem will be with the Jewish people.
14. Q: What did the entire nation want to do to Yehoshua and Kalev?
    A: Stone them.
15. Q: What was Hashem’s response to the nation’s reaction?
    A: He threatened to annihilate them and start a new nation from Moshe.
16. Q: How did Moshe defend the nation?
    A: He argued it would desecrate Hashem’s name among other nations.
17. Q: What did Hashem agree to do after Moshe’s plea?
    A: Forgive the people but bar them from entering the land.
18. Q: Who was allowed to enter the land?
    A: Kalev, Yehoshua, and the children of the nation.
19. Q: What happened to the spies who spoke slander of the land?
    A: They died in a plague before Hashem.
20. Q: What happened when the people tried to go to war against Moshe’s warning?
    A: They were defeated by the Amalekites and Canaanites.
21. Q: What offerings were required for voluntary sacrifices?
    A: A Mincha and wine libation, varying by animal type.
22. Q: What is the Mitzvah of Hafrashas Challah?
    A: To separate a portion of kneaded dough and give it to a Kohen.
23. Q: What is required if the entire congregation sins unintentionally due to an incorrect ruling?
    A: One young bull as an Olah, its Mincha and libation, and one he-goat as a Chatas.
24. Q: What must an individual do if they sin unintentionally regarding idolatry?
    A: Bring one she-goat as a Chatas.
25. Q: What happens to a brazen sinner regarding idolatry?
    A: They are cut off from their nation.
26. Q: What happened to the man who gathered wood on Shabbos?
    A: He was stoned to death outside the camp as instructed by Hashem.

Q: What is the Mitzvah of Tzitzis?
A: To attach Tzitzis with a thread of Techeiles to the corners of garments