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The Torah tells us Moses was unique, unparalleled in his closeness to the Divine. But what did that closeness feel like? How did it sound? Before the dedication of the Mishkan (מִש...
The story of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, plunges right into that question. It's a tale filled with both tragedy and a strange kind of… merit? We find this story in Leviticu...
The Israelites, wandering in the desert, carrying the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, with them. It wasn't exactly backpacking. There were heavy pieces involved. How did they manage it al...
It’s not always as simple as it seems. Take the dedication offerings in the desert, for example. Imagine the scene: the Tabernacle is complete, the tribes are eager to present thei...
The laws surrounding leprosy, or tzara'at, were incredibly strict. Imagine being banished not just from your home, but from the entire community! While other forms of ritual impuri...
A census isn't just about numbers; it's about belonging, about representation. But here's the twist: Moses hesitates when it comes to the tribe of Levi. Why? Because, unlike the ot...
I've been pondering the story of the Levites, and how they came to be chosen in place of the firstborn sons. It's a fascinating tale, but it raises a question: What happens when th...
We know the story of Moses, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Torah. But what about the stories on the periphery, the lives touched by these grand events in unexpected ...
The one who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments…even he had moments where he had to turn to a higher power for guidance. The Legends of the Jews, that in...
