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Ibn Ezra: Cushite Woman (Beha’alotcha)

Ibn Ezra: Cushite Woman (Beha’alotcha)

Ibn EzraPosted on July 20, 2020

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: Supporting the Throne (Bamidbar)

Ibn Ezra: Supporting the Throne (Bamidbar)

Ibn EzraPosted on July 20, 2020

Sefer Bamidbar begins with a description of the tribal encampments, each tribe with a standard. Ibn Ezra connects the tribal images with a mystical vision.

Prayer and Proximity (D’var Torah Matot-Masei)

Prayer and Proximity (D’var Torah Matot-Masei)

Midrash, Parshat HaShavuaPosted on August 2, 2019

As Numbers winds its way to a close, a war breaks out against Midian. According to midrash, Moses drafts 12,000 to fight and 12,000 to pray – in proximity.

Rashbam: Reasonable Rebellion (Korach)

Rashbam: Reasonable Rebellion (Korach)

RashbamPosted on July 4, 2019

The Israelites constantly complain in the wilderness. In the aftermath of Korach’s rebellion, the people complain yet again. Rashbam explains their reason.

Rashbam: The One Mitzvah (Sh’lach Lecha)

Rashbam: The One Mitzvah (Sh’lach Lecha)

RashbamPosted on July 1, 2019

Numbers 15:22-25 describe the ritual atonement for accidental transgression of kol hamitzvot. Can it really be a ritual only for breaking every single rule?

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