In listing the places where the Jews encamped, we learn alternative names for locations named for idols. What is the law about mentioning the name of a false deity?

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Parshah Insights: Mssei

Torah Interpretations of the Rebbe

By Elimelech Silberberg

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Parshah Mnemonics: Masei

Decoding the hidden messages

Aaron L. Raskin

The parshah of Massei contains 132 verses, and the mnemonic for it are the words Machlah and Choleh. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

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Borders of Israel

By Ari Shishler

Rashi insists that the Torah delineates Israel’s borders to teach us about Mitzvah observance. The Rebbe derives from this an empowering message for our personal growth. Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 13, Massei (sicha 2)

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Weekly Story for Massei: The Antidote for These Days

By Zalman Tiechtel

This week we find something incredible: the actual date of this Shabbat is mentioned in the Torah portion! And it refers to the passing of Aaron the High Priest. There is a profound message here for us and this is the antidote and cure for the time of mourning that we are entering. This week’s story is about a Jew so alone and so far away in a small island called Curaçao.

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