The Book Of Numbers
Numbers Torah Portions
Parsha Bamidbar Numbers 1:1-4:20
It is always exciting to start another book in the Torah. Yet, out of the 5 books found in the Torah, I think the title of this one has to sound the most boring. This week we find ourselves starting out in the portion “Bamidbar”, which begins the book of Numbers. Now, I don’t know about … Continue reading Parsha Bamidbar Numbers 1:1-4:20
Parsha Nasso Numbers 4:21-7:89
From this week’s portion I want to focus on the very last verse. Numbers 7:89 says, “Now when Moses went into the tabernacle of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice of One speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the Testimony, from between the two cherubim; … Continue reading Parsha Nasso Numbers 4:21-7:89
Parsha Beha’alotcha Numbers 8:1-12:15
In this week’s portion, we read about the complaining of the people concerning the manna = bread from heaven, which was provided to them daily by God. Starting out in Numbers 11 we read of this wilderness episode. “Now the people complained…[and] the mixed multitude who were among them yielded to intense craving; so the children … Continue reading Parsha Beha’alotcha Numbers 8:1-12:15
Parsha Sh’lach Numbers 13:1-15:41
This week we enter into the climax of the wilderness journey. The whole purpose of the “????? ?????” or Exodus from Egypt was to get to this very moment, a moment that Abraham the Patriarch had only dreamt of. His descendants were entering the Promised Land after 230 years of slavery and exile in Egypt. … Continue reading Parsha Sh’lach Numbers 13:1-15:41
Parsha Korah Numbers 16:1-18:32
With last week’s portion behind us, we would think we would read of a more humbled people who recognize their sin and are in repentance asking God for mercy and compassion. But instead, this week’s portion immediately starts out “????????? ?????—And Korah took” The Rashi explains, “He betook himself on one side with the … Continue reading Parsha Korah Numbers 16:1-18:32
Miracle Makers. Parsha Chukat Numbers 19:1-22:1
Parsha Chukat “Statutes” Numbers 19:1-22:1 In this week’s Parsha we read of the passing of two of Israel’s “Greats.”Miriam and Aaron, both of whom die in the wilderness.In the midst of this, Israel is totally dependent upon God for all their needs. Miracles are a common daily reminder of God’s providence.Psalm 78 sums up the daily … Continue reading Miracle Makers. Parsha Chukat Numbers 19:1-22:1
Parsha Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9
This week’s Torah portion starts out immediately diving into the story of Balak, King of Moav and Balaam ben Beor, the Sorcerer. Balaam was known throughout the region as a powerful seer in the spiritual realm who, in his own words, was a “…man whose eyes are opened…who hears the words of God, who sees … Continue reading Parsha Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9
Parsha Pincha – Numbers 25:10-30:1
Last week’s portion ended with the children of Israel engaged in immorality and idol worship in Shittim; the men of Israel were being seduced by the women of Midian and Moab into complete depravity and wickedness. A plague had broken out because of this, yet some of Israel’s leaders were still participating and approving of … Continue reading Parsha Pincha – Numbers 25:10-30:1
Parsha Matot/Massei – Numbers 30:2-36:13
This week is a double portion where we finish the book of “Bamidbar—Numbers.” Moses, our main hero in the story is preparing himself and the nation for his fast-approaching death. In chapter 31 God tells Moses, “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the children of Israel…” The women of Midian were responsible for the deaths … Continue reading Parsha Matot/Massei – Numbers 30:2-36:13
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