… with a reiteration of Aaron’s priestly duties in the service of God, as well as specific gifts to be apportioned to the priests and Levites.
Rebellion
Numbers 16:1-35
The Torah tells the tale of Korah, cousin to Moses and Aaron, who leads a rebellion against their authority. Gathering other disgruntled members of …
The Portion of Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
…we first learned about last week, in Numbers 32. Journey in Review: Leaving Mount Sinai Deuteronomy 1:1-18 Moses speaks to the people of Israel in the final weeks of their…
The Portion of Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
…for camel, gamal, also means ‘to be independent’. It is used throughout the Bible to describe weaning children or ripening fruit (see Genesis 21:8, Numbers 17:23). According to Rabbi Natan…