Daughters of Zelophehad

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Daughters of Zelophehad: Mahlah, Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—five daughters of Zelophehad, who passed away in the desert leaving behind no sons. These righteous women approached Moses, requesting to receive their father’s portion in the Land of Canaan. G-d instructed Moses to comply with said request.

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A Daughter of Zelophehad Speaks

By Sarah Schneider

The Torah’s account of the petition presented to Moses by the daughters of Zelophehad is relevant both to women seeking halachic support for change, and to the rabbis who are ruling on their questions.

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The Daughters of Tzelophchad Book

By Nissan Mindel

In one of the Sidrahs of this month, in the Sidrah Pinehas, we read of an unusual event, in which the principal role is played by five sisters. They were the daughters of Tzelophchad, who was the fourth generation descending from Manasseh, Joseph's older ...

Learning & Values » Jewish History » Gallery of Our Great » Early Biblical Personalities

Tribalism

By Yanki Tauber

Is tribalism good or bad for the soul? How are we to weigh our loyalties to family, community and "tribe" against our role as a partner in the mission and destiny of the entirety of the Jewish people?

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The Female Estate

By Chana Weisberg

Traditionally, the linear, male method of "conquering the land" has been perceived as superior and more effective. But the daughters of Tzelafchad realized that there will come a time when humanity will evolve to a more feminine mode of conquest...

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Would You Do Anything For Your Child?

By Naftali Silberberg

What is the most effective method to ensure that our children follow the path we wish for them to follow? The daughters of Zelophehad lead us to a compelling answer.

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Understanding Tzelafchad's Daughters

Adapted by Chaim Miller; From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Our father died in the desert. He was not part of the group that rebelled against God [nor was he] in Korach's assembly, but rather, he died due to his own sin. Classic QuestionsWhy did Tzelafchad's daughters stress that their father "was not part of ...

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