Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

The Levites' Tithe and the Tithe Within the Tithe

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 120:1

It's more than just giving ten percent, it's a deeply nuanced system. to a passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, specifically section 120, to unpack some of the details. The verse in quest...

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Separating the Best Part of the Levites' Portion

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 122:1

Today, let's unpack a passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, specifically focusing on Numbers 18:30-32, which deals with the Levites and their portion of the tithes. The verse states, "And ...

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Elazar's Offering

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 123:2

But trust me, even the seemingly minute instructions hold fascinating insights. Today, we're going to zoom in on Bamidbar 19:3, and unpack some of the rules surrounding this unique...

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Elazar at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 124:1

Today, let's dive into one of those: the meticulous process of burning the parah adumah, the red heifer, described in Bamidbar (Numbers) chapter 19. This ritual, used for purificat...

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The Red Heifer - Sacred Property and Sin Offering Rules

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 124:2

This ritual, detailed in Numbers 19, is all about purification, and this passage zeroes in on the specific rules surrounding the heifer itself and its ashes. The text starts with a...

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Pinchas and the Lawgiver

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:3

The Torah, in the book of Numbers (Bamidbar), hints at a very similar situation involving Pinchas, a figure known for his zealousness. So, who was Pinchas and why was his lineage u...

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Inheritance Passes to Daughters When No Sons Exist

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 134:2

Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Numbers, to unpack some of the intricate rules of inherita...

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Moses Begs God to Reveal If He Will Cross the Jordan

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 134:5

The passage opens with the verse from Devarim (Deuteronomy) 3:23: "And I supplicated (va'ethchanan) the L-rd." Va'ethchanan, the text tells us, is a term loaded with entreaty, a he...

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David Wanted His Sin Hidden but Moses Wanted His Shown

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 137:2

It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and Jewish tradition offers a fascinating perspective. The Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal and ethical teachings connected to t...

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