Parashat Pinechas – Opening Questions

Why did Pinechas's killing of Zimri stop the plague on Israel?
What was so praiseworthy about Pinechas's violent act that it merited eternal covenants of peace and priesthood? What is a "בְּרִית שָׁלוֹם"? What new reward did Pinechas, already from the priestly line, receive by getting a "בְּרִית כְּהֻנַּת עוֹלָם"?
What were the daughters of Zelophchad requesting from Moshe?
Why is there a break between the command to fight against Midyan and the fulfillment of the command?
Why is a sin offering brought on each of the holidays?
Why does each day of Sukkot have a unique number of offerings?

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