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The very next verse tells us "And there were handed over… twelve thousand armed for the host, etc." So, twelve tribes, a thousand soldiers each. Simple math. But why, asks Rabbi Ak...
to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a rabbinic commentary on the Book of Numbers, and explore the complexities of war, justice, and the consequences of bad counsel. The ...
It's a tough one, dealing with the aftermath of a battle against the Midianites. Specifically, verse 17 states: "And every woman knowing a man for carnal relations, kill." Whoa. He...
It says, "And you, abide outside the camp seven days." Simple enough. But what’s the intent of this command? That's where things get interesting. The Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection ...
We often picture Moses, Moshe Rabbenu, as this towering, almost superhuman figure. The one who parted the Red Sea, who received the Torah on Mount Sinai. But the truth, as Jewish t...
I know, it sounds like a niche question, but stick with me! It opens a window into their world, their beliefs, and how seriously they took purity. Imagine you're an Israelite retur...
Jewish tradition understands that feeling. It even has laws about it. Let's delve into a fascinating corner of Jewish law dealing with ritual impurity, or tumah, particularly as it...
The Torah dedicates significant space to the idea of cities of refuge, places where someone who has accidentally killed another person can flee and find protection. But when exactl...
In the Torah, we find the concept of cities of refuge, places where someone who accidentally committed manslaughter could flee and find sanctuary. But the details, as always, are f...
