Shekalim 9: The Ladder to Piety

How the kohen handled the collected shekalim, with great care to make it impossible for a kohen to steal from the funds (again, no presumption of perfection!). With the focus on being blame-free before both man and God. Also, the practice of collecting in the house of R. Gamliel. As well as the collection and storage of the coins from farther afield. Plus, a list of traits to achieve all that a person can do to refine and perfect oneself. [Who's Who: R. Pinchas ben Yair] As well as R. Meir's map to achieve olam ha-ba. Both bring the practitioner to redemption.