Naso (To Carry/Appoint) – Numbers 4:21-7:89
Shabbat shalom. This week we read the portion of Naso. There is something in this portion that is sure to be familiar: the priestly blessing!
Shabbat shalom. This week we read the portion of Naso. There is something in this portion that is sure to be familiar: the priestly blessing!
Almost 3,800 years ago, the great-great-grandchildren of Joseph, excitedly surveyed the lush hills of Samaria comprising the tribal territories allotted to them by Joshua. However, the tribesmen of Manasseh and Ephraim, the two sons of Joseph, faced an ostensible dilemma: How would their mountainous territories accommodate and provide for their large populations?
Liebe Freunde, In diesem Jahr hat Israels Gedenktag für die Gefallenen ein Gewicht, wie noch nie in der jüngeren Vergangenheit. Jedes Jahr haben Israelis aus allen Gesellschaftsschichten, selbst diejenigen, die das Glück hatten, nie einen nahen Verwandten oder Freund … Read more
In this video, Shmuel provides us with some significant insight about the holiday of Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks.
Beste Vriend, Dit jaar heeft Memorial Day in Israël een gewicht dat zijn weerga niet kent. Elk jaar nemen Israëli’s van alle rangen en standen, zelfs zij die gezegend zijn nooit een … Read more
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