Sacrifices are some sort of pleasant experiences for Hashem.
Rashi explains that we are doing His will brings nachas ruach to Him [spiritual nachas]
Rashi explains that we are doing His will brings nachas ruach to Him [spiritual nachas]
All sacrifices are meant to be brought with SALT.
Let's take a look at why we bring sacrifices:
Ramban is suggesting that the animal and the process of the sacrifice is metaphysically taking the place of the human being. We bring an animal close to Hashem and thus we come closer to Hashem.
Let's take a look at why we bring salt with our sacrifices:
We are meant to bring close that which is most pleasent and pleasing to us.
The best parts of our own selves.
Salt brings out both taste and smell, thus enhancing our eating experince. 80% of taste is smell.
Additionally, Salt is a preservaive.
Before the days of refigeration they used to salt the meat to ensure that it would not rot.
Smiliarly we brig salt on the alter which metaphysically aids us; it saves us from rotting. It preserves us.
The best parts of our own selves.
Salt brings out both taste and smell, thus enhancing our eating experince. 80% of taste is smell.
Additionally, Salt is a preservaive.
Before the days of refigeration they used to salt the meat to ensure that it would not rot.
Smiliarly we brig salt on the alter which metaphysically aids us; it saves us from rotting. It preserves us.
Shulchan Oruch, Hilchos Betzias haPas
Mechaber: One should have salt on the table while eating bread.
Ramah:The table is like an alter. Eating food is the equivaent to eating a sacrifice. And doing so will save someone from puishment.
דומה למזבח - כמו שאחז"ל [ברכות נ"ה] בזמן שבהמ"ק קיים המזבח מכפר על האדם עכשיו שלחנו של אדם [שנותן מלחמו לדל] מכפר עליו דכתיב וידבר אלי זה השלחן אשר לפני הRamah:The table is like an alter. Eating food is the equivaent to eating a sacrifice. And doing so will save someone from puishment.
Mishna Berurah explains:
At the time the temple was standing, the alter served as a tool for people to attain atonement. Nowadays, people's tables [where they serve food to the poor and downtrodden] bring them atonement.
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