Numbers 5 describes the ordeal of a married woman who is suspected of committing adultery. The priest is commanded to write some curses and then dissolve them in water. What curses does the priest write?
Mishna
The MIshna is a compilation of Jewish law and customs put into writing by Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi about 1800 years ago.
Numbers 22:28-30 – Donkey Talks to Man
One of the most famous incidents in the Bible is Balaam and his talking donkey. Why did God use a donkey to speak to Balaam? Wasn’t it enough for an angel to speak to him?
Seder Olam – Book Review
Many Torah commentaries cite Seder Olam as a source. This article takes a look at Seder Olam and the role it could play in your Torah learning.
Parshat Beshalach – Tomorrow?
This morning while reading Parshat Beshalach, I was struck by verse 17:9 (Artscroll translation):
Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat
1 Day or 2 Days?
Chodesh tov.
This post started out as an email, but I decided to turn it into a post on the blog.
Book Review – The Sages
The Sages by Rabbi Binyamin Lau
After the defeat of Bar Kochba the Jewish world was in turmoil. The sages gathered in Usha in the Galilee to strengthen Torah observance.
Their work shaped the Jewish world we live in today.
Chodesh Kislev – 8 Great Kislev Facts
Kislev is coming! Kislev is coming!
What’s the first thing you think of when someone mentions Kislev?
That’s a real no-brainer.