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A Command for Generations

Today’s “parasha” {פרשה} (weekly Torah portion) is “Tzav” {צו} (‘command’ in Hebrew) – which is the second “parasha” in the

‘You shall not stand by the blood of your neighbor’ – Hebrew Meaning

In continuation of our weekly Torah portion posts which deal with the basic moral codes of a healthy and morally

‘Shouted out of fear’ or ‘shouted out of joy’ – the appearance of the glory of God

Yesterday we talked about ‘the glory of God’ and its connection to the ‘sin offering’ as can be found

Zelophehad’s Daughter’s Hebrew Name Meanings

The story of the daughters of Zelophehad is very interesting and has a couple of layers. Yesterday we mentioned one

Why Did Aaron Feel Distressed?

Today’s ‘Parashah’ (weekly Torah portion) is ‘Beha’alotecha’ {בהעלותך} (‘when you step up’). This is the third ‘Parashah’ in the Book

Who was Nachshon Ben Aminadav?

Nachshon Ben Aminadav {נחשון בן עמינדב} was one of the leaders of the Judah tribe during the time of the

What is the reason for holding TWO censuses in the desert?

Right at the beginning of the Book of Numbers, a census of the people of Israel was held: “The LORD

What is the connection between a ‘staff,’ a ‘leader’ and a ‘promise’?

Tomorrow’s ‘Parashot’ (weekly Torah portions) are ‘Matot’ {מטות} (Hebrew for ‘tribes’) and ‘Masei’ {מסעי} (Hebrew for ‘journeys’). Both together comprise

What do Moses’ sister Miriam and the spies to Canaan have in common?

Today’s ‘Parashah’ {פרשה} (weekly Torah portion) is ‘Shlach Lecha’ {שלח לך} (‘send to you’ or ‘send to yourself’). This is

Two Hebrew proverbs and the story of Balaam the son of Beor

Even though our weekly Torah portion is named after Balak the son of Zippor the king of Moab, the main