Gratitude isn’t just a feeling. It’s a declaration.

This week’s parsha introduces the mitzvah of bikurim—bringing the first fruits to Jerusalem, handing them to the priest, and speaking words of thanks. It’s not enough to feel gratitude; we must declare it out loud, with joy, and connect our personal harvests to the larger story of our people.

So what are the “first fruits” in our own lives today, and how can we offer them with joy and purpose? Tune in to find out.