In its concluding passages, the book of Numbers (chapter 33) lists the travels of the Israelites in the wilderness, noting all the encampments throughout the 40 year sojourn – all 42 stops. Commentaries wonder...
At this stage of the Torah’s narrative the people of Israel are at the end of their sojourn in the wilderness. Nearly 40 years have passed since the Exodus, and Moses is approaching his...
When Balaam attempted to curse the nation of Israel his focus was on attacking the foundations and institutions that enabled the nation to function as a moral and successful society. The Talmud (Sanhedrin 105b)...
Parshat Korach relates the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, the two siblings of Moses. The Midrash teaches that Israel was graced with miraculous gifts in merit of these three siblings, the “royal family” of...
In our weekly Shabbat morning study of Tanakh we recently discussed the events at Mt. Carmel, where Elijah demonstrated the futility of pagan worship and the great power of the Lord. At a showdown...
The following words of Torah were delivered by Dr. Russell Harding on Shabbat, 25 May 2018: Of the 18 Mitzvot in Parashat Naso, ten concern the nazir. Two are obligations, including growing hair and...