Jerusalem, the Jewish People and God’s “Marriage”
This week’s parsha juxtaposes the laws of marriage with the laws of divorce. The Talmud teaches us that these two…
Read MoreThis week’s parsha juxtaposes the laws of marriage with the laws of divorce. The Talmud teaches us that these two…
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Read MoreOur parsha describes the boundaries of the Land of Israel. In the introductory verse to this section, the Torah refers…
Read MoreAfter the Torah teaches us the laws of dividing of the Land of Israel amongst the tribes and families, it…
Read MoreChazal point to Bilaam as a paradigm of negative and destructive character traits. In particular, they contrast him with Avraham:…
Read MoreImmediately before the dramatic story of Moshe hitting the rock, the Torah tells us that Miriam passed away. Chazal understand…
Read MoreThe events of this week’s parsha are held up forever more as a classic example of a divisive and self-serving…
Read MoreWhen Yitro tells Moshe that he wants to go back to Midian, Moshe tries to convince Yitro to stay. He…
Read MoreThis week’s parsha contains the blessings that the Kohanim are to relay to the people. In many ways, these three…
Read MoreMy body is still shaking from the screaming Arab marauders thirsty for Jewish blood. I truly thought we had seen the…
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