The First Gift to Hashem: The Mitzvah of Bikkurim - Parshat Ki Tavo

Mitzvah of Bikkurim, the first gift [music] to Hashem. Bikkurim are the first and most beautiful fruits that grow on the tree or in the field. You need to take them [music] and bring them to the temple in Jerusalem. The Bikkurim are brought to the temple in a unique way. You take a beautiful basket [music] and put the very best fruits in it. You travel to Jerusalem to the temple, >> [music] >> give the basket to the priest, and recite a special text. An Aramean sought to destroy my father. >> [music] >> Our forefather Yakov went down to Egypt. There we were a small family and became a great nation, [music] but the Egyptians were cruel to us. They afflicted us and imposed hard labor upon us. We cried out to God and he heard our voice. God [music] took us out of Egypt with a strong hand and an outstretched arm and brought us to this place, a land flowing [music] with milk and honey. And now, behold, I have brought the first fruits of the land which you, God, have given me. This is an expression of [music] thanks to God. Thanks for all the goodness. We remember where we come from.