BEHALOTCHA

Word to the “me” generation

Like the Levites, Teachers Must be Raised Up!

The Republic of Tel Aviv

The Jewish Nation has and has had precisely one capital throughout its generations: Yerushalayim. Most unfortunately, there is one city in Israel that many Israelis feel serves as a directly contrasting alternative to our cultural capital. That city, of course, is Tel Aviv, which, for its distinctiveness, has earned itself the informal title of the "Republic of Tel Aviv."

Light the Candles

The parent or the teacher is responsible for the child or the student, just as the Priest was responsible for the wicks until they were lit.

From Pain to Humility

Those who have humility are open to things greater than themselves while those who lack it are not. That is why those who lack it make you feel small while those who have it make you feel enlarged.

Was Tzipora Black?

Choosing Seventy Leaders

Hashem told Moshe that he should gather 70 men whom he knew to be among the leaders of the people.

Torah Source for Yom Ha'Atzma'ut

A historical application of a word found in this week's Parshat Beha'alotkha in Jewish communities throughout the world, showing how it clearly also applies to celebrating Yom Ha'Atzma'ut in our time.

Why Did the Kohen Gadol Violate the Commandments?

Bitterness or Bracha: Choose!

After the nation has reached a true “high” – we were freed from Egypt, we received the Torah, we built & then dedicated the magnificent Mishkan – it all seems to break down.

Power or Influence?

It is essential to grasp the difference between two concepts often confused, namely power and influence. We tend to think of them as similar if not identical. People of power have influence.

Not Tests - Challenges!

Construction of the Menorah in the Tabernacle was a very difficult task, according to the Medrash. What exactly was so hard about forming it?

Catching Fire

the Priest who lit the candelabra was to keep the fire close to the wick, until the wick itself caught fire and rose by itself. This is a lesson not only regarding the lighting of the great candelabra in the Temple but is also a metaphor for many life situations.

It’s Good to Be Second or Small

Our parasha deals with the lot of those who lost the opportunity to offer the Korban Pesach on time. The Torah describes these people as having been impure due to “nefesh adam”. Hashem’s solution was that these people should offer the Korban Pesach a month later.

Reciting Korbanos Daily

Between the recital of morning berachos and Boruch She’amar, which begins pesukei dezimra, is a section of the davening colloquially referred to as “korbanos,” since it includes many references to the various offerings brought in the Beis Hamikdash. The goal of this article is to provide an overview and some details about this part of the davening.

How To Survive the Riots

Israel National Torah

In this week's Torah reading of Baha'alotcha Hashem pushes the Jewish people towards the land of Israel. During the journey, the Jewish nation complained about the length and the pace of the trip. Why was the journey so arduous?

The Showdown at "High Nun"

Beha’alotcha

Humble, Majestic Sounds