Bamidbar is the name of not only this week’s Torah portion, but the new book of the Torah it begins. (Books of the Torah are called by the names of their first portions.) Bamidbar, meaning “In the ...

After nearly eight months of war, it is abundantly clear the IDF needs more soldiers. The only source for a beefed up head count is in the benighted world of Haredi society. This society comprises ...

In the title of the fourth book of the Torah is a crucial lesson of life. To be more accurate, in the titles. The Hebrew title, Bamidbar, means “in the wilderness.” The English title, derived from the ...

Despite their distinct strengths, Moshe and Aaron worked together in unity. The brothers served Hashem with their unique wisdom and soul powers: Moshe personified emes, emphasizing truth even though ...

In Memory of our beloved David Schwartz, who fell in battle sanctifying God’s name, on 27 Tevet, 5784 (8 January 2024). “Le’David Barchi Nafshi” is a compilation of essays written on the weekly Torah ...

At 4:30 this morning, my alarm went off. The Jerusalem streets below my hotel window were still dark and quiet. I dressed quickly in lightweight clothes and hiking boots, along with a big, floppy hat ...

Throughout their journey in the wilderness, the Israelites were commanded to camp around their tribal banners: “The Israelites shall encamp, each by his own banner, according to the insignias of their ...