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B’haalotcha: Cravings

B’haalotcha: Cravings

In Parashat B’haalotcha, members Bnai Yisrael complained to Moshe that they were tired of eating Manna day in and day out and that they wished to eat meat. The Spanish...

B’haalotcha: Cravings

In Parashat B’haalotcha, members Bnai Yisrael complained to Moshe that they were tired of eating Manna day in and day out and that they wished to eat meat. The Spanish...

Shlach: They Might Be Giants

Shlach: They Might Be Giants

The Midrash in Bamidbar Rabah 16:11 asks: How do you scare a child? You remind the child of things that hurt them in the past. In Parashat Shlach, ten out...

Shlach: They Might Be Giants

The Midrash in Bamidbar Rabah 16:11 asks: How do you scare a child? You remind the child of things that hurt them in the past. In Parashat Shlach, ten out...

Chukat: Ritual Detergent

Chukat: Ritual Detergent

Have you ever had a really tough stain that requires immediate attention? Local pharmacies often keep stain sticks, wipes and other forms of remover right near the checkout lines. In...

Chukat: Ritual Detergent

Have you ever had a really tough stain that requires immediate attention? Local pharmacies often keep stain sticks, wipes and other forms of remover right near the checkout lines. In...

Parashat Balak: Blind Spots

Parashat Balak: Blind Spots

Did a parent or teacher ever give you permission to do something but then get upset with you when you actually did it? This seems to be the case for...

Parashat Balak: Blind Spots

Did a parent or teacher ever give you permission to do something but then get upset with you when you actually did it? This seems to be the case for...

Pinchas: Passing the Mantle

Pinchas: Passing the Mantle

In Parashat Pinchas, Moshe asked God to appoint someone to take his place as the leader of Bnai Yisrael. What triggered this request from Moshe? The Midrash in Bamidbar Rabbah 21:13 explains...

Pinchas: Passing the Mantle

In Parashat Pinchas, Moshe asked God to appoint someone to take his place as the leader of Bnai Yisrael. What triggered this request from Moshe? The Midrash in Bamidbar Rabbah 21:13 explains...

Matot/Maasei

Matot/Maasei

If foursquare had existed in biblical times, this app would have certainly come in handy for Moshe. In Parashat Maasei, Moshe lists all 42 places that Bnai Yisrael stopped in...

Matot/Maasei

If foursquare had existed in biblical times, this app would have certainly come in handy for Moshe. In Parashat Maasei, Moshe lists all 42 places that Bnai Yisrael stopped in...