Parshat Bamidbar

803 related texts · Page 63 of 90

The census of the Israelites in the wilderness, the arrangement of the tribal camps, and the duties of the Levites. Numbers 1:1-4:20.

Moses the Lawgiver and Nisan

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:15

It wasn't just a matter of unfolding some tents and calling it a day. The Torah tells us, in Exodus 40:17, that it was "in the first month during the second year, on the first of t...

CreationMosesTempleMessiah

Sarah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:17

Take, for example, the book of Numbers, or Bamidbar in Hebrew, specifically chapter 7, verse 3. It describes the offerings brought by the princes of Israel for the Tabernacle: "The...

CreationHeavenPatriarchsMatriarchs

Adam and Creation of Abba

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:3

Our starting point is a verse from the Book of Numbers (7:12), kicking off the offerings brought by the tribal leaders: "The one who presented..." But this simple phrase sparks a m...

CreationHeavenAdam & EvePatriarchs

Korah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:5

They saw hidden depths and endless possibilities in the very fabric of the Hebrew language, and one fascinating example of this is their discussion of the words vayhi and vehaya. T...

CreationNoah & FloodJosephMoses

Stars and Firmament of Abba

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:6

Light and darkness, separation of waters... But according to some fascinating rabbinic interpretations, there's a whole other layer to unpack. Our story comes from Bamidbar Rabbah,...

CreationHeavenMosesTemple

Jacob: Mount Sinai and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:8

The Torah portion Naso, particularly in Bamidbar Rabbah 13, delves into this very concept, using the offerings of the princes as a springboard. It's a fascinating exploration of Is...

CreationAdam & EvePatriarchsJoseph

Nachshon and the Heavenly Realms

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:10

Sometimes, those little things hold the key to unlocking profound insights. to one such instance from Bamidbar Rabbah (Numbers Rabbah), specifically chapter 13, and see what we can...

HeavenMosesKing DavidSolomon

Holy of Holies and Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:13

It’s a fascinating glimpse into ancient ritual and devotion. Today, we're diving into some of the details, specifically as recorded in Bamidbar Rabbah 13, a section of the great co...

TempleRepentanceSabbathWisdom

Messianic King and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:14

But according to Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the book of Numbers, there’s a profound reason behind it. It wasn't just about the what they offered, but th...

CreationAdam & EvePatriarchsJoseph