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 […]
Korach Numbers 16:1–18:32 By Jen Smith If social media had existed in the ancient wilderness, Korach would have been unstoppable. He would have started a podcast called The Real Story with Korach. He would have posted lengthy threads accusing Moses and Aaron of being part of an entrenched leadership elite. He would have gathered followers, […]
