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Korach
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha of the rebellion of Korach and his entourage. They approach Moshe and Aharon and say that the whole society is a holy one (Chapter 16, Pasuk 3), Ki Chol Ha’Eidah Kulam Kedoshim, so why are you usurping authority from the rest of the community, U’Madu&r Read more...
Chukas
Rabbi Jablinowitz
This week’s parsha begins with the words Zos Chukas HaTorah as an introduction to the laws of the Parah Adumah. The commentators point out that it should say Zos Chukas HaParah, these are the laws of the Parah Adumah, since the word “Chok” means a law. The answer brought in the Sef Read more...
Balak
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that when Bilam is riding on his donkey, the donkey sees the angel of Gd standing on the road blocking his path. The donkey then veers off the path afraid of the angel who is described as having a drawn sword in his hand. Bilam, who is unaware of the presence of t Read more...
Parshat Naso 5780
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha about the Nazir. When the Torah mentions him, it says (Chapter 6, Pasuk 8), Kol Yemei Nizro Kadosh Hu L’Hashem. The Nazir is referred to as holy. The Ramban explains that his holiness is due to his refraining from the physical pleasure of drinking wine and r Read more...
