The Hebrew Concept of Ordination
The last matter of our weekly Torah portion is when Moses appointed Joshua to succeed him. Let’s have a
Numbers – במדבר
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The Good, the Bad and the Usual…
Yesterday’s ‘Parashah’ {פרשה} (weekly Torah portion) was ‘Naso'{נשא} (‘take’ or ‘carry’). This is the second ‘Parashah’ in the Book of Numbers
The Deeper Meaning of the Hebrew Word for Good
Just before the people of Israel left Mount Sinai, the following dialogue between Moses and Jethro took place: “And Moses
The Ark of the Covenant: Hidden Mysteries In Biblical Poetry
Before the Torah is read at the synagogue, there is a ritual of opening the ‘Torah ark’ and leading
Taking Sides
Today’s ‘Parashah’ {פרשה} (weekly Torah portion) is ‘Korach’ {קורח} (named after the biblical figure ‘Korah’). This is the fifth ‘Parashah’
Phinehas and the Levites: A Medieval Allegory
The weekly Torah portion begins with the following verses: “And the LORD said to Moses, “Phinehas the son of Eleazar,
Our Fathers’ Banners
After the initial census of the people of Israel ended and before the Bible describes how the different tribes camped
On the Day : A Lesson in Understanding Hebrew Phrases
The last topic in the weekly Torah portion of ‘Naso’ {נשא} (found in the Book of Numbers) is the offerings at the
Israel’s Grand Old Flags: A Study of Hebrew Roots
The previous posts from last week dealt with the camp order of the people of Israel in the desert, so today
Intertwined Hebrew: Greatness, Culture, Civilization and Education
When the tribes of Israel were on their way to enter the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben and Gad