Parshat Shemot

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The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth of Moses, Moses at the burning bush, and God's call to liberate His people. Exodus 1:1-6:1.

Chovav's Journey

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 79:1

The verse we're looking at is from Numbers 10:30: "And he said to him: I will not go; but to my land and to my kindred I will go." Who is "he," and why won't he go? This "he" is Ch...

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Eldad's Vision

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 96:1

The scene: the Israelites are in the desert, and something unusual is happening. Two men, Eldad and Medad, are prophesying within the camp (Bamidbar/Numbers 11:27). A "youth" runs ...

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Rabbi Eliezer and the First Humans

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 110:1

Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of challah, that golden-brown braided bread we often enjoy on Shabbat and holidays, but with a twist. We're not just talking abo...

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Daily Sacrifices and Levites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 119:1

That’s the fascinating idea we find in the book of Numbers, Bamidbar, specifically in verse 18:20. It says, "And the L-rd said to Aaron: In their land you will not inherit, and you...

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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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Adam Names the Animals and Levites

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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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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The Golden Calf and Bilam

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:1

Our Sages noticed it too. They saw these juxtapositions as opportunities. Opportunities to dig deeper and find hidden connections. Let's look at a fascinating example from Sifrei B...

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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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