Archives for June 2013

“God said to Moses, “Go up this Mount Avarim and see the land I have given the Children of Israel.”  (Numbers 27:12) Parashat Pinchas marks the beginning of a transition.  … Continued

“He spoke up and said, ”Is it not so that whatever God puts in my mouth, I must take heed to speak?” (Numbers 23:12) Parashat Balak is a good example … Continued

“Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as He had commanded him.”  (Numbers 20:9) Parashat Chukat contains a most fateful episode.  The Israelites complain there is no water (as … Continued

“All the best of the new oil, wine, and grain-the choice parts that they present to the Lord-I give to you.”  (Numbers 18:12) Parashat Korach is a “mashup” of four … Continued