Bamidbar (Numbers) 4:21-7:89 This week’s reading introduces us to a sometimes-difficult concept to understand in the Tanakh (Hebrew scriptures), which is “clean versus unclean”. The Lord instructs the Children of Israel to send away those … Read More
Parashat Bamidbar (In the Desert)
Numbers 1:1-4:20 The book of Numbers in Hebrew is called “In the Desert (or Wilderness)” and it describes the time when the Children of Israel wandered in the desert. While this book can be challenging … Read More
Parshiot Mattot and Masei (Tribes and Journeys)
בס״ד Parshiot Mattot and Masei (Tribes and Journeys) Numbers 30:2-32:42 and 33:1-36:13 Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4, 4:1-2 Shabbat Chazak This week we have two Torah readings. In the opening of the first portion, Parashat Mattot, … Read More
Parashat Pinchas Numbers 25:10-30:1
בס״ד By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Pinchas Numbers 25:10-30:1 Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 We are now in the period of time between the 17th of Tammuz and Tish B’Av, the three weeks between when Nebuchadnezzar broke through … Read More
Parashat Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9
בס״ד By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 Although this Shabbat is the 17th of Tammuz, this fast is postponed until the following day in honor of the Shabbat. In this week’s … Read More
Parashat Chukat (Statute of) Numbers 19:1-22:1
בס״ד By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Chukat (Statute of) Numbers 19:1-22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33 In this week’s Parashah, we learn a very important quality of G-d, namely He will fight on behalf of His people. In … Read More
Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32
בס״ד By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 In this week’s Torah portion, we find an answer to the common question that many people encounter when they tell a Jewish person … Read More
Parashat Shelach (Send forth) Numbers 13:1-15:41
בס״ד By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Shelach L’cha (You Send) Numbers 13:1-15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 In this week’s Torah reading, Moses sends out spies to bring back a report to the people concerning the Promised Land. … Read More
Parashat Behaalotcha (When you kindle) Numbers 8:1-12:6
בס״ד Parashat Behaalotcha (When you kindle) Numbers 8:1-12:6 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 Numbers are important in the Scriptures. Often, one can learn valuable information which will assist one in interpreting a Biblical text if this one … Read More
Parashat Nasso (Lift up) Numbers 4:21-7:89
בס״ד Parashat Nasso (Lift up) Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25 In this week’s Torah portion, we learn a very important aspect of the Biblical word “holy”. In the English language, when one hears the word … Read More