Ibn Ezra: Moses’ Mistake (Chukat)
God tells Moses to speak to a rock, which will then provide water. Instead, Moses strikes it twice with his rod. He and Aaron are punished. Why exactly?
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Ibn Ezra: Cushite Woman (Beha’alotcha)
Seemingly out of nowhere, Miriam and Aaron gossip critically about Moses. They say, “He married a Cushite woman!” (Numbers 12:1). But what does that mean?
Ibn Ezra: Differentiation and Unity (Shemini)
Moses must teach the new priests two important lessons – first, to differentiate, distinguish, divide, and discern. Second, to once again see unity.
Ibn Ezra: Pillar of Faith (Beshallach)
Aaron and Hur hold Moses’s arms steady (emunah) during the battle against Amalek. Ibn Ezra suggests additional meanings of the word emunah.
Rashbam: Cloud Cover (Acharei Mot)
When the high priest enters the Holy Space on Yom Kippur, he enters into danger. How does burning incense provide cover from the threat of death?