ב"ה

Bamidbar 5766 - May 26, 2006

Why Are We Selfish?

Why are parents so much more devoted to their children than children are to their parents?
Parshah
Bamidbar in a Nutshell
Moses conducts an organized census totaling 603,550 draftable men. The tribes travel and camp in formation, and the three Levite clans dismantle, transport and reassemble the Tabernacle.
Story
The Boat

"What concern is it of yours?" the man retorted. "Am I not drilling under my own place?"
Celestial Formations

G‑d descended from the heavens surrounded by a majestic entourage of 22,000 angels, led by Michael to the east, Gabriel to the west, Raphael to the north and Uriel to the south . . .
Sandy Trails

Itche and Jono ride through the desert on goats. Why? Watch the video and find out . . .
Current
Dealing with Iran: A Biblical Approach

Finding the middle ground between military force and pacific diplomacy
A Fractured Mind

All that was left of Matt's beautiful bride was a medicated shell of a human being whose brain had short circuited and whose soul had somehow disconnected...
Parenting
Making Homework Work

First of all, let's all agree on a basic principle; it's the kids' homework!
These [trust] in chariots and these in horses, but we mention the name of G‑d our G‑d. They kneel and fall, but we rise and gain strength. G‑d save us; may the King answer us on the day we call.
— Psalms 20:8-10
Print Magazine

How can you attain love of an infinite G-d? Through love of your fellow human beings.

As Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa would say, “If people like you, G-d likes you too.”

How did he know?

Because he knew that if people truly like you, it must be that you genuinely like them.

And when you hold genuine love in your heart for ...