This week’s study guide continues an ongoing conversation about how to divide the land of Israel for the tribes of the Israelites.
Parashat Masei opens with a long list of all the encampments of the Israelites in the wilderness and discusses a lyric of love.
The study guide for Parashat Pinchas investigates the division of the land of Israel among the twelve tribes of the nation.
In Parashat Balak, the Moabite king Balak hires Bilaam to curse his Israelite neighbors. Bilaam notices the prevention of the unwanted gaze.
The study guide for Parashat Chukat focuses on the Israelites passing through the land and their relationship with other regions.
The study guide for Shlach focuses on the phrase used by spies, that the people of the land of Israel were too strong for the Israelites.
In this week’s parashah we learn that the Israelites traveled through the wilderness like a troop of soldiers or a marching band.
Just three days after escaping Egypt, the Israelites find themselves in the desert with no water, causing spiritual crises.
In the haftarah for Parashat Toldot, the Book of Malachi describes a dialogue of pushback between God and the people of Israel.