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#126 | Bamidbar ch.8 - Sage Wisdom
Chapter 8 depicts the cermonial dedication of the Levites.
We pick three points of interest here:
1. The "semicha" - the laying of the people's hands o…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#125 | Bamidbar ch.7 - The Mishkan Dedication
In our chapter, the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, is dedicated in a 12-day ceremony as each of the leaders of the 12 tribes bring their offerings and gift…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#124 | Bamidbar ch.6 - God's Blessings
Today we discuss both the Nazirite and the Priestly Blessings as we ask the question, how do we live in a world of divine blessing?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#123 | Bamidbar ch.5 - Law and Narrative
We have been telling a story in ch.1-4 - the story of the organization of the camp and the assignment of roles to the nation and the Levites.
Suddenly…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#122 | Bamidbar ch.4 - Servant Leadership
Today we discuss two topics:
1. The transportation of the Aron
2. The role and service mindset of Shevet Levi
5 months, 3 weeks ago
#121 | Bamidbar ch.3 - The Appointment of the Leviim
In chapter 3 we watch as the Leviim are consecrated, and assigned roles in transporting the Sanctuary in their family clans - Gershon, Kehat and Mera…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
#120 | Bamidbar ch.2 - One Census, or Two?
Today we discuss two questions:
1. In what formation did the Israelites march through the desert? In other words, what is meant by the phrase (2:17): …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
#119 | Bamidbar ch.1 - Why a Census?
Chapter 1 of Bamidbar counts the nation by their males (age 20+). Why now? What is the purpose of taking a national census?
5 months, 3 weeks ago
#118 | Vayikra ch.27 - Dedicating Oneself to God
Ch.27 deals with all sorts of donations to God.
What happens if I donate my own value to God?
How do I redeem a field or an animal that I have donated …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
#117 | Vayikra ch.26 - Back to Eden
Today we reflect on the Blessings and Curses:
1. Why are the curses longer than the blessings?
2. Why are the curses incremental - stage by stage?
3. Wh…
5 months, 4 weeks ago