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If the Omer represents man’s belief that all food truly emanates from God (Sefer HaChinuch, 95, 302), why is barley, an inferior grain that is commonly consumed by animals, used instead of wheat? The Sefer HaChinuch (Mitzva 307) posits that in general a person’s heart is swayed by the actions he performs, and Hashem, understanding human nature, commands accordingly. For example, a sin offering, which requires a great expenditure with lengthy procedural necessities, is designed to stir the heart of the sinner towards repentance. In a similar vein, to ingrain within us the idea that our relationship with Hashem is more important than the food that we eat, Hashem commands that wheat and not barley be used for the shtei ha-Lechem. To help set up this contrast, this philosophical dichotomy with which we must approach life, He also commands us to use barley, and not the superior wheat grain, for the omer.
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Einayim L'Torah Parshas Emor 5766. Table Torah by Joshua S. Weinberg
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