by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 7, 2015 | Matot
As the nation prepares to enter the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben and Gad approach Moses with a proposal. They are laden with sheep and cattle and have noticed that the newly-conquered lands on this side of the Jordan River are suitable for livestock. Instead of...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 7, 2015 | Matot
God commands Moses to lead the Children of Israel into battle against Midian as vengeance for causing them to sin at Baal Peor, after which Moses will die. Without flinching, Moses orders the nation to send out an army of 1,000 soldiers from each tribe to fight...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 7, 2015 | Matot
The Torah delineates the laws of vows in this passage. Any promise made in God’s name is legally binding, and one who violates such an oath, whether it is a commitment to do or refrain from something, is liable before God. There is an exception, however. Should...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 7, 2015 | Matot, Temple
In this portion, we are taught about vows which can be annulled, about God’s revenge on the Midianites and about two tribes who wish to hand-pick their land lot.
