Korach (Korah) – Numbers 16:1 – 18:32

Submission to Righteous Authority This week’s portion tells the story of the rebellion of Korach. The portion begins with two verses that set forth exactly who is part of the rebellious group:  “Now Korach the son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi,...
A Visit With Shmuel: Nofim

A Visit With Shmuel: Nofim

Join me now, as I enter Nofim… I am excited to share my recent tour of the community of Nofim. Even though it is located right across the valley from our office in Karnei Shomron, I had never actually visited it before. In Hebrew, Nofim means views and I was...

Shelach (Send Forth) – Numbers 13:1 – 15:41

When Israel rejects the Land Moses sends the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel to check out the land of Israel, to investigate its people and evaluate their strength or weakness, to taste the fruits and crops, and to determine the fertility of the land. The...