Parasha Summary
Parashat Shelach recounts the episode of the twelve spies sent by Moshe to scout Eretz Yisrael. Ten spies return with a negative report, discouraging Bnei Yisrael from entering the land due to its formidable inhabitants. Only Yehoshua and Calev affirm that with Hashem’s help, they can conquer it. The people’s lack of faith leads to forty years of wandering in the desert, with that generation barred from entering the land. The parasha also includes the mitzvah of tzitzit, emphasizing remembrance of Hashem’s commandments. This teaches the importance of trust in Hashem and the dangers of lashon hara (evil speech).
