Parashat Bamidbar (In the Desert/Wilderness) Bamidbar (Numbers) 1:1–4:20 The Book of Numbers in Hebrew is called במדבר “In the Desert (Wilderness)” and it speaks of the time when the children of Israel wandered in the … Read More
Parashat Mattot (Tribes) & Masei (Journeys)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 & 33:1–36:13 In our reading this week, we read two parshiot (two portions) of Scripture, which will conclude our reading from the book of Numbers. As I was reading both portions, I … Read More
Parashat Pinchas
Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10–30:1 Can God’s wrath be reversed? It’s an important question that this week’s Scripture portion addresses. The first verses of the portion specifically caught my attention: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, … Read More
Parashat Balak
Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Our weekly portion is called “Balak”, which is named after Balak, who was the king of Moav during that time. Balak summoned Balaam to curse the Children of Israel. The scriptures are … Read More
Parashat Chukat (Statute of)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1–22:1 During our staff meeting this week at the office, I expressed to my team the importance of reading the entire Bible from beginning to end, cover to cover. As followers of Yeshua, … Read More
Parashat Shelach (Send Forth)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 This week’s Scripture portion made me think about my own walk with the Lord. Do I truly believe and trust Him? Do I trust His promises? How possible is it to really … Read More
Parashat Behaalot’ha (When You Kindle)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1–12:6 As I was reading the Parasha for this week, one verse jumped out at me:They shall leave none of it until morning, nor break a bone of it; according to all the … Read More
Parashat Bamidbar (In the desert)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 1:1–4:20 The Book of Numbers in Hebrew is called “In the Desert (Wilderness)” and it speaks of the time when the Children of Israel wandered in the desert after their redemption from slavery … Read More
Parashat Mattot (Tribes)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 As we continue in our weekly readings, we find a tragic story that we, God’s followers, still struggle with today. In order to fully understand the story, I want to first remind … Read More