After the death of Miriam, the Jewish people had no water for themselves or their cattle. God tells Moses and Aaron how to bring them the needed water.
Aaron – Aharon
Aaron was the older brother of Moses and Miriam. He served as the first High Priest.
Numbers 17 – Aaron’s Rod Blossoms
Korah lead a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. He claimed God had not appointed them to positions of power and authority over the Jewish people.
Leviticus 10:8-11 – To Distinguish
Leviticus 10 begins with the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadav and Abihu. Then God speaks to Aaron.
Exodus 29:20 – Blood on the Ear
Why did God command Moses to take some blood from a ram and dab it on the ear, thumb, and big toe of Aaron and his sons?
Leviticus 9:24 – Fire from God
Aaron and his sons were consecrated as priests over a period of 7 days. Then on the eighth day Aaron assumed the role of High Priest.
What is Prophecy? A Jewish Perspective
Throughout the Bible God speaks to individuals and groups. God also gave to some individuals, called prophets, the role of conveying His message to other people.
Since so many books of the Bible contain prophecies, let’s try to understand the Jewish concept of prophecy.
Parshat Chukat Summary
Parshat Chukat is the 6th parsha in Sefer Bamidbar (also known as Numbers).
This parsha is verses Numbers 19:1 – 22:1, or a total of 87 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Behaalotecha Summary
Parshat Behaalotecha is the 3rd parsha in Sefer Bamidbar (also known as Numbers).
This parsha is verses Numbers 8:1 – 12:16, or a total of 136 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Shemini Summary
Parshat Shemini is the 3rd parsha in Sefer Vayikra (also known as Leviticus).
This parsha is verses Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47, or a total of 91 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Ki Tisa Summary
Parshat Ki Tisa is the 9th parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 30:11 – 34:35, or a total of 139 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.