Parasha Summary
Parashat Bechukotai, the final portion of Sefer Vayikra, outlines the blessings for observing Torah commandments and the severe consequences for neglecting them. Hashem promises abundant prosperity, peace, and Divine presence if Bnei Yisrael follow His laws. Conversely, disobedience brings a series of escalating punishments—drought, famine, exile—culminating in the desolation of the land. The parasha emphasizes the covenant’s conditional nature, linking Israel’s fate directly to their spiritual fidelity. It concludes with laws of vows and valuations (arakhin), teaching the sanctity of dedicating possessions to the Mishkan. The message underscores Divine justice and the eternal bond between Hashem and His people.