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#145 | Bamidbar ch.27 - Visionary Leadership
Today we discuss leadership via the stories of the Daughters of Tzelophchad, and the appointment of Joshua bin Nun.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#144 | Bamidbar ch.26 - The Second Census
A new generation. A new census.
But how does this second count of the nation differ in texture, context, and purpose than the first?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#143 | Bamidbar ch.25 - Seduction and Idolatry
Chapter 25 gives us the worst sin of this generation - the seduction and idolatry at Baal Peor.
But why were Israel not condemned as they were at the…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#142 | Bamidbar ch.24: Lions, the Mashiach, and Abraham
Today we address three themes:
1. The theme of lions in Bilaam's prophecy, and the balance between peaceful and warlike images.
2. Bilaam as a source f…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#141 | Bamidbar ch.23 - A Pagan Parody
Balak takes Bilaam higher and higher on the mountains overlooking the camp of Israel. At each location he sets up 7 altars and brings elaborate sacri…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#140 | Bamidbar ch.22 - God Leads a Person...
Is Bilaam a saintly prophet or a greedy, pride-driven antisemite?
That is the debate between Ramban and Rashi.
What do we think from reading the text?
A…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#139 | Bamidbar ch.21 - Wars and Songs
The Israelites are making their way to Arvot Moav in the Transjordan, the point at which they will launch their invasion of Eretz Yisrael.
This chapte…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#138 | Bamidbar ch.20 - The Next Generation
Our chapter sees the death of Miriam and Aharon.
It also sees Moses' famous sin that will deny him entry to the Land.
As we shall suggest. all of this …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#137 | Bamidbar ch.19 - The Paradox of the Red Heifer
The Red Heifer is a purification ritual. Why is it in Bamidbar and not the book of Vayikra?
And if it purifies, why does it induce impurity in all who…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#136 | Bamidbar ch.18 - Reinstating the Priesthood
Chapter 18 details the responsibilities and duties as well as the gifts and privileges of the Kohanim (priests) and the Leviim (Levites). We talk abo…
4 months, 4 weeks ago