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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	The Strength of Sisters From Rabbi Yitzchak Luria The daughters of Tzelofchad manifest supernal forces of divine strength. Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Bamidbar - Numbers » Pinchas » The Holy Ari » The Strength of Sisters
	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. Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Pinchas » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Messages » Would You Do Anything For Your Child?
	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... Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Pinchas » Parshah Columnists » Life's Passages » The Female Estate
	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? Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Massei » Parshah Columnists » Comment » Tribalism
	The Daughters of Tzelophchad 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 ... Library » Jewish History » Gallery of Our Great » Early Biblical Personalities » The Daughters of Tzelophchad
	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 Spirituality » Essays » A Daughter of Zelophehad Speaks
	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 ... Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Pinchas » Rashi Studies (Advanced) » Understanding Tzelafchad's Daughters
	Taking the Initiative By Shaul Yosef Leiter Pinchas did not wait for the leaders' direction when G-d's honor was threatened. Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Bamidbar - Numbers » Pinchas » Ascent Lights » Taking the Initiative

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