1. The Torah goes to great lengths to account for every item donated for the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Should we demand more or less accounting from public institutions than from private ones? Which is worse, an individual who cheats another in a business deal or someone who collects a welfare check without qualifying for assistance?

  2. In the process of anointing the Kohanim (priests), Aharon played no active role. In contrast, almost all politicians play a very active role in ensuring their public positions. Would you want your leader to be someone who could promote themselves actively, or someone whom others wanted to promote?

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