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Aaron

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Aaron: (a) (1397-1273 BCE) Son of Amram and Jochebed, brother of Miriam and Moses. Moses’ partner and spokesman in his mission to free the Israelites from Egypt. First High Priest and patriarch of the Priestly Family. A man who loved peace and always sought to bring conflicting parties to reconciliation. Died in the desert, shortly before the Israelites entered Canaan. (b) A common Jewish name.

Passing of Aaron (4)

Clouds of Glory (9)

Aaron's Staff (7)

Aaron

Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

We've heard all about Moses; but who was Aaron?

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Shemot - Exodus » Tetzaveh » Chassidic Masters

On the Essence of Circumstance

Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Moses and Aaron disagree: truth confronts benevolence, temporality challenges eternity, and absolutism concedes to conditionality

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Vayikra - Leviticus » Shemini » Chassidic Masters

Moses Returns to Egypt Book

Moses Accepted As Leader Moses returned to his father-in-law in Midian, and asked for his approval to return to his brethren in Egypt. Jethro gave him his blessing, and Moses set out for Egypt. G-d then ordered Aaron to meet Moses. They met in the desert ...

Learning & Values » Jewish History » A Brief Biblical History

Aaron Of Snakes and Sticks

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Passover » Study & History » History » Passover Participants

The Birth of Moses Book

Moses Parents Levi's grandson, Amram, the son of Kehot, married Jochebed, and she bore him three children. Their first child was a girl by the name of Miriam, who was later to become a great prophetess of the Jewish people. The second child was Aaron, ...

Learning & Values » Jewish History » A Brief Biblical History

Aaron and Miriam Book

By Nissan Mindel

There were two great brothers and a sister: Aaron, Moses and Miriam. In the Sidrah Chukkas of this month, we read about the passing of Miriam and Aaron. Miriam the Prophetess died at the age of 126 (or 127) years. She was the oldest of the three. She ...

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

The Passing of Aaron Book

By Nissan Mindel

It was the fortieth year since the Jewish people had left Egypt. There was excitement in the Jewish camp. Soon, at last, in a matter of months, they will all enter the Promised Land, the "land flowing with milk and honey", which G-d had promised to the ...

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

Korah's Rebellion Book

Korah and His Associates, Moses Admonishes the Rebels, Dathan's and Abiram's Spite, Punishment of the Rebels, The Budding Staff

Learning & Values » Jewish History » A Brief Biblical History

Passing of Aaron 1273 BCE Event

Aaron the first High Priest, brother of Moses and Miriam, passed away at age 123 on the 1st of Av of the year 2487 from creation (1274 BCE). This is the only yahrzeit (date of passing) explicitly mentioned in the Torah (Numbers 33:38). Links: A Midrashic ...

Jewish Practice » Jewish Calendar » Av » Av 1 » Jewish History

Two Rabbis One Shul

By Shimon Posner

Sound like double trouble? Over-employment? The latest synagogue sitcom? Probably; but Jewish history is never probable.

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Shemot - Exodus » Va'eira » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Moment

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