Devarim| Deuteronomy 1:1- 3:22

Devarim| Deuteronomy 1:1- 3:22

  Deuteronomy is the last book of the Torah and is one long farewell speech from Moshe. To kick off his speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies. The day that the spies brought back the terrifying report is said to be Tisha B’Av, also called the...
Matot-Massei| Numbers 30:2 – 36:13

Matot-Massei| Numbers 30:2 – 36:13

  The double portion of Matot-Masei summarizes the lessons of the book of Numbers before next week’s transition to Deuteronomy. Vows, personal priorities, and a surprising tribal connection between Reuben, Gad, and Moses are all in store! The tribes of Reuben and...
Pinchas | Numbers 25:10 – 30:1

Pinchas | Numbers 25:10 – 30:1

Parashat Pinchas features three distinct sections that seemingly have nothing to do with one another. After his violent act ended the plague that struck the Children of Israel for their sin with the women of Moab, Pinchas received a covenant of peace from God. What?...
Balak | Numbers 22:2 – 25:9

Balak | Numbers 22:2 – 25:9

The Children of Israel’s enemies choose to engage in spiritual warfare after being unable to defeat Israel with swords in Parashat Balak. Yet the Prophet Balam is a huge disappointment after he is unable to fulfill his contract to curse Israel. This is a weird story!...