The Heart Behind the Spear Why Pinchas Earned a Covenant of Peace

 How can the Torah’s most famous act of zeal be rewarded with a ?
At first glance, the story of Pinchas seems to celebrate violence in the name
of righteousness. But what if we’ve misunderstood the entire episode? In this
week’s class, we uncover a remarkable insight from Rav Hirsch, the Ramban, and
the Rambam that completely redefines the meaning of .
The Torah’s “jealousy” is not envy, anger, or fanaticism—it is the passionate
determination to protect a sacred relationship. 

kin’at Hashem