Moses describes the laws of oaths; the Israelites battle the Midianites; the tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel. Moses speaks to the heads of the tribes of the sons of Israel…READ MORE

The name of the Parashat, “Pinchas”, refers to Phineas, who zealously avenged G-d
name, and it is found in Numbers 25:11.
Aaron’s grandson Pinchas is rewarded for his act of zealotry in killing the Simeonite
prince Zimri and the Midianite princess who was his paramour: G-d grants him a covenant of
peace and the priesthood…READ MORE.

Cursing and Blessing the Israelites. Miriam and Aaron die and Moses and the Israelites must fight agains…READ MORE

Parashot Chukat is a Torah portion found in the Book of Numbers (Bamidbar) and encompasses Numbers 19:1-22:1. The portion is named after the Hebrew word “Chukat,” which means “statute” or “decree…READ MORE

Who has the authority to lead the Israelite community, and what is the source of that authority? Parashat Korach addresses these critical questions. Korach, Datan and Aviram, and 250 leaders of Israel rebel against the authority of Moshe and Aharon. The rebellion results in their being swallowed by the earth. …READ MORE