Parshat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) — The sin of the spies and the secret of repairing the damage it has caused throughout the generation.
Parshat Massei
Parshat Massei (Numbers 33:1–36:13) — The lessons of our life journeys gleaned from three verse in this week’s Torah portion.
Shorashim study and Overview
The Bible chronicles the forty-two journeys and encampments of Israel from the Exodus from Egypt to their encampment on the plains of Moav across the river from the Promised land.
Parshat Matot
The tribes of Reuben and Gad have become wealthy, laden with sheep and oxen. They do not want to cross the Jordan but rather want to stay on the abundant land on the east side of the Jordan. In their words we learn of their mistaken set of priorities.
Parshat Pinchas
Parshat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1) — What do the actions of Pinchas ( Phineas), the request of the daughters of Tzlafchad,and the repetition of the requirements of the festivals have in common?
What type of leader is critical for the journey of this people into destiny?
Parshat Balak
Balak (Numbers 22:2–25:9) – Did Balaam go against G-d’s wishes and what can be learned from the story.
Parshat Chuka
Chukat (Numbers 19:1–22:1) — What is the mystery of the red heifer’s power? What can be learned by what cannot be explained and what can be implied by what can be?
Parshat Korach
Parshat Korach (Numbers 16:1–18:32) — Korach, Datan and Aviram organize a rebellion challenging Moses’ leadership and questioning the granting of the kehunah (priesthood) to Aaron. He is Joinied by 250 distinguished members of the community.
Parshat Nasso
Nasso (Numbers 4:21–7:89) — What is the difference between blessing and prayer? What can we do for G-d that would be original and unique? Is that impossible?