Matot-Masei Numbers 30:2-36:13 by Jen Smith There is an old story about a man bragging about what an exemplary citizen he had become. “I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I don’t gamble. I don’t cheat. I work hard, go to bed early, and I attend religious services faithfully.” Quite impressive. Then he added, “I’ve been […]
Pinchas Numbers 25:10–30:1 by Jen Smith Sometimes the Jewish calendar creates unexpected harmonies. Events separated by centuries suddenly begin speaking to one another. This week is one of those weeks. As we read this week’s Torah portion, Pinchas, we also enter the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, a day that marks the beginning of […]
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Chukat-Balak Numbers 19:1-25:9 By Jen Smith There are weeks when the Torah feels beautifully sophisticated, and then we turn the scroll to Chukat-Balak. One portion begins with a law that makes almost no sense, while the other features a talking donkey. Our brilliant ancient rabbis were never bothered by this. In fact, they might even […]
