In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Tzav, Hilchot Chametz u’Matzah from Rambam, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about the limits of human attempts to predict the future.

Drawing on the Me’am Loez, Rabbi Rubenstein discusses the commandment of Terumat HaDeshen, the daily removal of ashes from the altar in Leviticus 6. Although the task appears to be simple cleaning, it was considered an honor among the priests. The practice teaches that even humble acts performed for God carry dignity and that each day requires renewed spiritual effort rather than relying on yesterday’s achievements.

Turning to Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, the episode examines laws governing wheat and liquids on Passover. Rambam explains that while flour could theoretically be ...