Moshe directed the Israelites to appoint judges (שֹׁפְטִים) and officials for their tribes to govern the people with justice, with impartiality, and without bribes. "Justice, justice shalt thou follow," he said. Moshe warned the Israelites against …
Balak, the king of Moav, was concerned about the Israelites' victories and asked the prophet Bilam to curse them. God told Bilam not to curse the blessed Israelites. Despite Balak's offers of wealth, Bilam initially refused to act against God's com…
Parshas Shelach (שְׁלַח) The parashah tells the story of the twelve spies sent to assess the promised Land, commandments about offerings, the story of the Sabbath violator, and the commandment of the fringes (צִיצִת, tzitzis). It comprises 5,8…
God commands Moshe to instruct Aaron to light the Menorah in the Mishkan. Levites are purified and consecrated to serve in place of the firstborn Israelites. God sets an age limit for Levite service in the Tent of Meeting, retiring them at 50. The P…
Sefer Bamidbar delves into the initial census and priestly responsibilities. At the same time, Nasso further explores priestly duties, the Jewish encampment, matters of unfaithfulness, the Nazirite vows, and the consecration of the Tabernacle. Behaa…
The Parsha consists of 7,393 Hebrew letters, 1,823 words, 159 verses, and 263 lines in a Torah Scroll. The Parsha emphasizes the meticulous organization and precision required while executing divine activities. It commences with the census of Israel…
The sefer begins with the detailed laws and regulations regarding Karbanos, priestly ordination, the consecration of the Mishkan, Kosher laws, impurity resulting from childbirth, and certain skin diseases that emerge upon one's clothing, houses, and…
Hashem instructed Moshe to relay the priestly laws to the Kohanim. The laws included rules on contact with dead bodies, grooming restrictions, marriage guidelines, and sacrificial practices. Specific sacred occasions, such as Shabbas, Pesach,…
God instructed Moshe to relay the priestly laws to the Kohanim. The regulations included prohibitions such as avoiding contact with the deceased, refraining from shaving any parts of their heads or beards, and abstaining from gashing their flesh. Ma…
Parashas Kedoshim consists of 3,229 letters, 868 Hebrew words, and 64 verses. Initially, G-d commanded Moshe to convey to the Israelites the significance of holiness, as God is sacred. Within the "Holiness Code," G-d delineated the pathway to blessi…
