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The two Torah portions, Matot and Masei, which conclude the book of Numbers are read together as one. What is the true connection between Matot, which begins with the laws concerning the responsibility of taking upon oneself a vow, and the opening verses of Masei, which describe the journeys of Israel in the wilderness? Taken together, they provide for us a key and a map to our own life’s journey.
Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
Parashat Matot-Masei is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 28, 5770/July 10, 2010
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Who was Pinchas? Where did he come from? What was he made of? Was his act of zealotry a true “Jewish” reaction? Was his ability to act in the moment to defend G-d’s honor, to assuage G-d’s anger a true “Jewish” reaction? Absolutely!
Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
Parashat Pinchas is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 21, 5770/July 3, 2010
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Bilaam, the heathen prophet, thought to curse Israel by pointing out her shortcomings. Paradoxically, his attempt to smear Israel only served to highlight the love between G-d and His people, which is not diminished by her occasional transgressions.
Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
Parashat Balak is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 14, 5770/June 26, 2010
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In this age of instant access to endless information, we are tempted to try to know everything! Is curiosity necessary a good thing, or is it sometimes, as our sages suggest, an offshoot of arrogance? True wisdom is in the acknowledgment that there are things that lie beyond our intellectual grasp. This wisdom is the portal to purity.
Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
Parashat Chukat is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 7, 5770/June 19, 2010
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Korach, the arch-typical demagogue incited the people as he pitted his own unscrupulous cunning against the humble holiness of Moshe. He ended up denying the existence of G-d, and reaping the rewards of his own hubris.
Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
Parashat Korach is read on Shabbat:
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5770/June 12, 2010
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The land of Israel is the soul of all the world, and G-d’s system of providence over the land of Israel is unique in the world. The failure of the spies to recognize that Israel is the “desirable land” of HaShem was the cause of their downfall.
Shelach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
Parashat Shelach is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 23, 5770/June 5, 2010
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Our lives are made up of spiritual trials and journeys. Just as the Ark of the Covenant traveled with Israel in her journeys in the wilderness, so does G-d accompany us always in our spiritual journeys.
Beha’alotcha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
Parashat Beha’alotcha is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 16, 5770/May 29, 2010
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