The elders of Tzlofchok’s tribe raised a concern that if the women married someone from another tribe, their inheritance would flow to the male heritage, and their tribe would lose that land...
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Dvar for Matot-Maasei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
The Torah recounts the 42 journeys that took the Jews from Egypt to the banks of the Jordan river (33:3-49). What is the importance of us knowing the places where they traveled? Malbim and Shvilei...
Dvar for Matot-Maasei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
As the Jews approach the end of their journey through the desert, our Parsha relates the tribes of Reuven and Gad requesting to settle east of the Jordan, rather than inheriting a piece of the land...
Dvar for Matot-Maasei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
One of this week's Parshiot, Parshat Maasei, lists the many places where the Jews in the desert traveled through and camped. Since the Torah doesn't waste any words or letters, it would seem strange...
Dvar for Matot-Maasei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
One of this week's Parshiot, Parshat Maasei, lists the many places where the Jews in the desert traveled through and camped. Since the Torah doesn't waste any words or letters, it would seem strange...
Dvar for Matot-Maasei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
After Moshe lost an entire generation of Jews because they resisted entering the land of Israel, in Parshat Matot they seem to be doing the exact same thing. As they prepare to enter the land, the...
Daily Aliya for Massei, Shvii (7th Aliya)
In last week's reading, G‑d instructed Moshe to give the daughters of the deceased Zelophehad his portion in the land of Israel. The elders of Zelophehad's tribe now protested that this would cause...
Daily Aliya for Massei, Shishi (6th Aliya)
Aliya Summary: The Jews are commanded to designate six cities of refuge. These cities offer refuge to a person who inadvertently kills another. The murderer must remain in the city of refuge until...
Daily Aliya for Massei, Chamishi (5th Aliya)
Aliya Summary: The Jews are commanded to provide the Levites with 48 cities where they would dwell -- 42 cities plus the six cities of refuge which would be designated. Along with these cities, the...
Daily Aliya for Massei, Revii (4th Aliya)
Aliya Summary: G‑d appoints a representative from each tribe to divide his tribe's portion of land between the tribal members.