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Matos-Masei
By the Numbers
The Daughters of Zelophehad in the Bible
These five sisters treasured the Holy Land. Their grit and wisdom left its mark on Torah law.
These five sisters treasured the Holy Land. Their grit and wisdom left its mark on Torah law.
10 Questions: Take the Adam Quiz
10 questions about the biblical character Adam, How much do you know?
10 questions about the biblical character Adam, How much do you know?
Your Questions
Why Does the Shomer “Watch” the Dead?
Discover the role of a shomer, safeguarding the dignity of the departed and ensuring they are not abandoned.
Discover the role of a shomer, safeguarding the dignity of the departed and ensuring they are not abandoned.
Voices
This Jewish Lawyer Advocates for Prisoners in Latin America
You don’t want to end up in prison in Colombia. But if you do, you’ll want to know Shoshana Husny.
You don’t want to end up in prison in Colombia. But if you do, you’ll want to know Shoshana Husny.
The Far-Reaching Effects of My Husband's Mysterious Choice
Sometimes divine providence comes in the form of chicken wraps. Read the extraordinary story here.
Sometimes divine providence comes in the form of chicken wraps. Read the extraordinary story here.
He Slept Soundly and I Was Fuming. Here's How I Calmed Down.
When his laptop kept me awake, how I calmed myself down.
When his laptop kept me awake, how I calmed myself down.
Parshah
The Expanding Land of Israel
Discover how Reuben and Gad's settlement east of Jordan led to the spiritual spread of Judaism's values.
Discover how Reuben and Gad's settlement east of Jordan led to the spiritual spread of Judaism's values.
For Your Matot-Masei Hakhel Group (PDF)
This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. Print it out and learn it with your study group.
This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. Print it out and learn it with your study group.
Video
Five Pathways to Inner Harmony
The travels of the Jewish people toward the Holy Land teach us about our own spiritual and psychological journeys to our greatest selves. Here are 5 key takeaways that provide a path forward.
The travels of the Jewish people toward the Holy Land teach us about our own spiritual and psychological journeys to our greatest selves. Here are 5 key takeaways that provide a path forward.
Dressing Modestly in the Summer
The laws of modesty apply to men and women. Still, there is a difference stemming from the distinct virtue which women possess.
The laws of modesty apply to men and women. Still, there is a difference stemming from the distinct virtue which women possess.
What Is Kosher?
What do you know about kosher? What makes some foods kosher, and what does kosher mean? Get the answers here!
What do you know about kosher? What makes some foods kosher, and what does kosher mean? Get the answers here!
Biography
Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin (1738–1792)
Explore the impactful life of Rabbi Shlomo Gotlieb, the second Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin.
Explore the impactful life of Rabbi Shlomo Gotlieb, the second Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin.
Lifestyle
Mango-Avocado Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This salad has quickly become a favorite. It’s pareve and makes a perfect addition to our Shabbat table.
This salad has quickly become a favorite. It’s pareve and makes a perfect addition to our Shabbat table.
No matter how much effort is exerted, no one can earn one cent more than G‑d has ordained that one shall earn. One must do what is necessary, but one must remember that all one’s work is but an accessory. The main thing is G‑d’s blessing, and that blessing is earned by observing G‑d’s commands: praying with a minyan, observing Shabbat in the best way, meticulous observance of kosher, and having children instructed by pious teachers.
— Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch (Hayom Yom for 4 Av)
Print Magazine
There are crucial issues to which the Torah devotes only an allusion, yet the story of finding a bride for Isaac consumes an entire chapter.
Because this truly is the theme of all of Torah: The union of male and female energies, so that the world can operate in harmony.
The union of heaven with earth. Of soul with body....
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