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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

This week’s parashah describes the appointment of seventy elders to help judge the
people. As God tells Moshe, “I will draw upon the spirit that is on you and put it upon
them,” so that the elders will share the…READ MORE

This week’s parashah describes the appointment of seventy elders to help judge the
people. As God tells Moshe, “I will draw upon the spirit that is on you and put it upon
them,” so that the elders will share the…READ MORE

Found in the Book of Numbers (Bamidbar), contains various themes, including the laws
of the Nazirite, the Sotah (suspected adulteress), and the priestly blessings. Each of
these topics offers relevant lessons for modern life, supported by insights from ancient
sources like the Talmud…READ MORE

Moses conducts a census of the Israelites; G-d describes the unique duties of the Kehàt family of priests. G-d tells Moses: “You shall take a total count of the entire community of the sons of Israel according to their families, according to their father’s house, counting the names…READ MORE

Moses enumerates many laws that relate to topics of family relationships, interpersonal ethics, forbidden mixtures, and sexuality. In continuing his last speech, Moses delivers specific rules on family relationships. READ MORE

Parasha of the Week – Double Parasha n.43 Matot – n.44 Mas’ey

G-d gives Pinchas a covenant of peace; G-d explains the apportionment of the Land of Israel; the daughters of Tzelophechad petition to inherit their father’s portion; Moses appoints Joshua his successor. G-d says to Moses: “The priest Pinchas turned My anger away from the sons of Israel by bringing My rights to bear in their midst.

Korah and his followers rebel against Moses’ and Aaron’s leadership and are killed; G-d instructs Aaron regarding laws of the priesthood. Now, Korah, a Levite, along with two sons of Eliab, decided to rise up against Moses with the support of 250 community leaders. They plot against Moses and Aaron, …READ MORE.

In Parasha Shelach Lecha Moses sends 12 spies into the Land of Israel charged to gather information and to scout out the land for military purposes, so to make the Israelites entering the Promised Land easier. In the Haftarah for Shelach Lecha, Joshua is continuing the mission that Moses began: …