Parshat Masei

3 myths

A review of the Israelites' forty-two journeys through the wilderness, the borders of the Promised Land, and cities of refuge. Numbers 33:1-36:13.
Parshat Masei 5 min

A Needle of Iron Sent Him Running for Refuge

The iron was a leather needle, no longer than a finger. It slipped into a man's throat, and the man holding it ran for the nearest city of refuge.

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Parshat Masei 5 min

The Avenger Ran With His Heart Boiling in Grief

An axe head flew from its haft and a man ran for the city of refuge while the blood avenger pursued with a heart boiling from grief and rage.

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Parshat Masei 6 min

Ravens Fed Elijah and on Carmel His Bull Consented to Die

Hunted and starving, Elijah is fed by ravens that rob a wicked king's table, and on Carmel a twin bull speaks and consents to die for the Name.

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