Akivah
Well-Known Member
So you're saying that Moses smashed the tablets engraved by God's own hand over the actions of 0.1% of the people assembled?
Your question stumped me. But in finding an answer, I'm now in conversation with a rabbi. Thanks for the push. I'm currently in discussions with the rabbi over other aspects of this teaching.
An answer to your question. The crime is that the masses stood idly by while a few committed one of the worst sins. Witnessing evil and doing nothing makes the bystander complicit in the crime.