Matot

Numbers 30:2–32:42

“Attention, campers and counselors!” the head counselor’s voice boomed over the loudspeaker. “It’s learning time. Please go to your learning groups now.” Mindy’s group sat in the shade of a large oak tree and listened as Simi, their counselor, began. ...

Adapted fromLikkutei Sichos, Vol. XVIII, p. 378ff;Vol.XXIII, p. 206ff;Sefer HaSichos 5748, p. 554ff;Sefer HaSichos 5751, p. 709ff;Sichos Shabbos Matos-Masei, 5742 An Approach-Avoidance Conflict The character traits of strength and firmness evoke mixed ...

This week’s two Torah readings share an inner connection. The central element of Parshas Matos is the war our people waged against Midian, while the central element of Parshas Masei is the recounting of the journeys of the Jewish people from the exile in ...

In the opening verses of our Sidra we encounter the laws of making and annulling a vow. And whereas a person cannot release himself from his pledges, in certain cases, others can do it for him. In particular, a father can release his daughter (if she has ...

“The gold and the silver, the copper, the iron, the tin and the lead... must be purified with mey nidah (the waters of sprinkling)... you shall pass [it] through water.” -Matot 31:22-23 This passage, proclaimed as the Jewish people were ready to enter ...

Likkutei Sichos, Vol. VIII, p. 186ff. I. This week’s Torah reading relates that the tribes of Reuven and Gad had many herds. Therefore they spoke to Moshe, saying:Bamidbar 32:4. “The land which G‑d has smitten before the congregation of Israel is a land ...

An overview of the weekly Parsha, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

Lyrics Moshe was told to command All the heads of the shevatim They should clearly understand The laws of promises of nedarim If a promise you must say it should be kept right away Keep your word don’t take too long don’t take too long If a promise you ...