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This episode of "Your Jewish Week" explores a range of topics within the context of Parshat Chukat, such as the mystery of the red heifer and the miraculous events that follow in the Torah portion. Highlights include discussions around curious expressions like "feathery gyroscopes" and "knocking rocks," a metaphorical exploration of Moses striking the rock to bring forth water. Also covered are various segments of Jewish law, including ethical considerations around returning purchased items. The episode ties in historical events like the Entebbe rescue, explores unique elements like freezable solar phenomena, and offers rich insights into Jewish texts through folk stories, Gimmel Tammuz observances, and the letters of Rambam, weaving a tapestry of Jewish thought and history.