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Tag: Bamidbar

0 Ethics History

When Nations Choose Good Over Evil

Michael Melchior in 18forty · 4 Jun

Rabbi Michael Melchior reflects on the moral choices depicted in the Jewish narrative of Moshe's interaction with Yitro, using these archetypes to draw parallels to modern history, specifically the Danish rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.

0 Torah Ethics

Choose Your Neighbors Wisely

Chabad.org · 15 May

Rabbi Shalom Paltiel shares insights on the Torah portion Bamidbar, exploring the concept of choosing one's neighbors wisely.

0 Torah Philosophy

What Bamidbar Teaches Us About Living Between Worlds

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 13 May

The article from 18Forty explores the themes of liminality and transition in the Jewish experience, using the biblical book of Bamidbar (Numbers) as a framework.

0 Education Jewish Law

We are not just counting people — we are making them count

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Jan 2025

The article explores the Jewish perspective on counting and elevating individuals, drawing on the biblical directive in Bamidbar (Numbers) where Moses is instructed to conduct a census not merely to tally numbers, but to uplift the individuals counted.

0 Education Torah

Why are FLAGS so POWERFUL? | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 34 (Bamidbar)

Creative Judaism · 6 Jun 2024

Exploring the significance and power behind flags, delving into various topics including dragons and Disney World in this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole.

0 Torah Literature

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Mar 2016

In Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book "Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers," she delves into the often overlooked and laborious biblical text to uncover profound psychological insights.