“Instruct the Israelite people and say to them: when you enter the land of Canaan, this is the land that shall fall to you as your portion…” (Numbers 34:2) Chalutzim … Continued
Parashat Mattot-Masei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
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The language of art
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We are in the midst of the period between the 17th of the Hebrew month of Tamuz and the Ninth of Av (July 5 –26 of this year) when the … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
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“Say, therefore, ‘I grant him My pact of friendship.” (Numbers 25:12) Parashat Pinchas includes the fourth instance in the Torah of Moses turning to God for a legal ruling. The … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
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“And the children of Israel set forward, and camped in the plains of Moab on the side of Jordan by Jericho.” (Num. 22:1) Everybody loves Parashat Balak. It’s got a … Continued
Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
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“The Israelites then marched on and encamped in the steppes of Moav, across the Jordan from Jericho.” (Numbers 22:1) The ancient Greeks believed hubris is the source of human tragedy. … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
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“And the Lord said to Aaron…I am your portion and your share among the Israelites.” (Numbers 18:20) An old joke says there are two types of people: those who divide … Continued
Pluralism, acceptance, love and hope
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“As a Jew I am aware of how important the existence of Israel is for the survival of us all. And because I am proud of being Jewish, I am … Continued
Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
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“They went up and scouted the land, from the wilderness of Zin to Rechov, at Levo Chamat.” (Numbers 13:21) Sh’lach L’cha is a fateful parasha (portion). God tells Moses, “Sh’lach … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
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“Aaron did so; he mounted the lamps at the front of the menorah, as the Lord had commanded Moses.” (Numbers 8:3) Parashat B’ha-a lot’cha describes the Israelites’ departure from Mt. … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
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“The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace.” (Numbers 6:26) Yehuda Kurtzer (president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America) likes to say ancient texts are … Continued