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meshech chochma on exodus : states that idolatry is indeed quite severe, especially as compared to such sins as infighting, gossip, slander or even theft, none of which carry the death penalty. nonetheless, he indicates that the divine judgment is reversed when it comes to "group" sin, based on the jerusalem
talmud (tractate peah b). it is true that if an individual commits idolatry, he is deserving of the death penalty, while if he commits one of the "lesser" sins, his punishment (if any) is less severe. however, according to the meshech chochman and the jerusalem talmud, the tables are turned when we...
https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/beshalach-deserving-of-miracles/