The Secret of the Machatzit Hashekel the half coin

Why does the Torah command us to specifically donate a half coin to fund the service in the temple This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate