Well of Miriam

In this final class of the series, we learn about the powerful symbolism of the “Well of Miriam”—a lifegiving spring of water that followed the Jewish people in the wilderness in the merit of Miriam.

Why do we not find that the return of the clouds was requested after Aharon's passing, nor any mention of their return in scripture?

There is the image of water: a spring of water among the garnsde, that trickles underground, down, down, down, through the layers of stone and sand which refine it and purify it . . .

One day, Sara tried a different approach. "Honey," she said to her husband. "I know you this isn't the way you see it. But please, do it just for me!"

Why is the well called by Miriam’s name? And what happened to Miriam’s Well after the Jews entered the land of Israel?

The flowing spring in the well filled and overflowed in all directions-- it divided into 13 streams.

"You know what," said David's older brother Ben, "we could build our own model plane!" "How could we do that?" David asked wide eyed. "They seem so complicated and detailed..."

What miracle occurred at Arnon?

The spiritual significance of Moses' manna, Aaron's clouds of glory and Miriam's well

Learn about Miriam, the prophetess of the Bible, whose life and legacy is celebrated until today.