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.

Moses in Jewish Tradition and Miriam

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 104:1

Like you’re sitting there, head spinning, wondering, “What did I even DO?” Well, the Torah, in its infinite wisdom, actually gives us some pretty clear guidance on this very issue....

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High Priest Enters and Yochanan

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 107:2

It might seem like a dry topic, but hidden within those details are fascinating glimpses into their world, their understanding of God, and how they expressed devotion. Today, we're...

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Wisdom of David

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 119:4

We often think of gold, of power, of prestige. But what if I told you there's something even more precious, something that transcends this world and the next? Sifrei Bamidbar, one ...

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Pinchas and the Ark

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:4

Our story today explores just that, a cautionary tale woven from the threads of ancient Israel. We find ourselves in Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers, specifically chapter 25, verse 1...

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Death of Tzelofchad

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 133:4

The Torah tells us that Tzelofchad died without sons (Numbers 27:3). Now, in the ancient world, inheritance laws heavily favored male heirs. But Tzelofchad had five daughters: Mach...

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Death of Tzelafchad and Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 134:1

It's about being heard, and even more amazingly, being validated by... well, by GOD. Our tale comes from Sifrei Bamidbar, a portion of the book of Numbers, specifically Bamidbar 27...

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Moses in Paradise and Avarim

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 134:4

The verse in question is Bamidbar 27:12: "And the L-rd said to Moses: Go up to this Mount Avarim." Now, Mount Avarim overlooked the promised land. But it wasn't just any land; it w...

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First Days of Existence

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 147:1

In Bamidbar (Numbers) 28:18, we encounter the phrase, "On the first day it is a calling of holiness." What does that even mean? Well, the Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal int...

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Rabbi Akiva and the Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 150:1

According to Bamidbar (Numbers) 28:31, “Unblemished shall they be for you, and their libations.” This isn’t just about offering something; it's about offering the best. The text dr...

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