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Going through all these things twice: The generation of the desert, like Adam, the first man, failed to appreciate the gifts that G-d gives us. Adam blamed the woman G-d gave him for his own eating of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, and the Israelites in the desert complained about the spiritually refined nourishment known as manna, with which G-d kept them fed for forty years. Is it any wonder that the evil-tongued snake made an appearance in both cases, here being used by G-d as an instrument to exact from Israel a price for their flagrant disregard?
Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
Parashat Chukat is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 30, 5771/July 2, 2011
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What is the meaning of the Torah’s reference to the mysterious “covenant of salt?” (Numbers 17:19) Salt can be lifeless and deadly. It can also preserve, enhance and provide nourishment. Each one of us has within us an aspect of salt, the potential for lifelessness and the potential to enhance and increase life, thereby forging our own “covenant of salt” with G-d.
Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
Parashat Korach is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 23, 5771/June 25, 2011
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Heaven – or at least, the Garden of Eden, in its earthly embodiment in the land of Israel – awaits the generation of the desert. All they need to do is pack their gear and step inside. From whence the spiritual negativity that drove them from “heaven’s” door even as they were perched to enter? Their great failing remains for our generation to overcome and to correct. G-d, despite His great anger at their disregard for the land, blesses them with the commandments concerning the wine libations and the taking of challah, both of which are contingent on being in the land of Israel. In this manner
G-d both comforts them that their children will someday enter the land, and instructs them once in the land of Israel, their Divine mission will be the rectification of the failing of Adam, the first man.
Shelach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
Parashat Shelach is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 16, 5771/June 18, 2011
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Israel’s desert experience, as described throughout the book of Numbers, is a reality created by G-d in which He tends to their every need, but at the same time teaches them how to take responsibility for themselves as individuals and also as a nation. When they shy away or shirk their responsibility, G-d rebukes them. In this manner they are being prepared to enter into the land of Israel where they will assume their role in bringing the entire world closer to G-d and His Torah.
Beha’alotcha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
Parashat Beha’alotcha is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 9, 5771/June 11, 2011
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Be of this world! That’s what Torah demands of us. While allowing for the nazirite experience within a limited time-frame, the essential message of Torah is to immerse ourselves in this world and to sanctify this world. This is the true purpose of man.
Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
Parashat Naso is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 2, 5771/June 4, 2011
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Jerusalem – the heart and soul of the nation of Israel, the heart and soul of the world. It was 44 years ago today that the Israel Defense Forces liberated Jerusalem and reunited the city. Today, despite all the forces of evil set against her, Jerusalem is growing, ever expanding to accommodate all her children, all those who place their trust in the One G-d of Israel.
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On May 19, 2011, President Barack Hussein Obama delivered a Middle East Foreign Policy speech in Washington, D.C. In it he reveals his true intentions for the state of Israel and the people of Israel.
This video is a response.
“For, behold, days are coming, the word of the L-rd – when I will return the captivity of My people Israel and Judah, said the L-rd, and I will restore them to the land that I gave their forefathers and they will possess it.” (Jeremiah 30:3)
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