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P087 Parash 37 Shlach L'cha B’Midbar/ Numbers 13:1-15:41
Synopsis – Moshe sends twelve spies to the land of Canaan. Forty days later they return, carrying a huge cluster of grapes, a pomegranate and a fig, to report on a lush and bountiful land. But ten of the spies warn that the inhabitants of the land are giants and warriors “more powerful than we”; only Caleb and Joshua insist that the land can be conquered, as God has commanded.
The people weep that they’d rather return to Egypt. God decrees that Israel’s entry into the Land shall be delayed forty years, during which time that entire generation will die out in the desert. A group of remorseful Jews storm the mountain on the border of Land, and are routed by the Amalekites and Canaanites.
The laws of the menachot (meal, wine and oil offerings) are given, as well as the mitzvah to consecrate a portion of the dough (challah) to God when making bread. A man violates the Shabbat by gathering sticks, and is put to death. God instructs to place fringes (tzitzit) on the four corners of our garments, so that we should remember to fulfill the mitzvot(divine commandments).
Theme & Message – General Overview: Moses sends scouts to Canaan and all of them -- except Joshua and Caleb -- bring back frightening reports. The people react fearfully and rebelliously. God decrees a forty year delay until the Israelites will enter Canaan, during which time all males between the ages of twenty and sixty will perish. Many Israelites then attempt to unilaterally proceed to Canaan, but are cut down by the Canaanites. Various laws are discussed: libations, giving part of the dough ("challah") to a Kohain(Priest), certain sin sacrifices, and the mitzvah of tzitzit. A Jew is found desecrating the Shabbat and is executed.
BGMCTV P140 Parash 36 Be Ha’alothekha: B’Midbar/ Numbers 8:1-12:16
Synopsis – the Moshe/Moses receives the law regarding the lampstand, the sanctification of the Levites, the silver trumpets, the quail; Aaron and Miriam speak against Moses
Theme & Message –
The theme
of this portion is about establishing a relationship with the Lord through
humility, responsibility and obedience. We watch as the newly freed slaves
struggle to understand their new identity as servants of a mighty God and King..
Just as any of us struggles to learn the likes and dislikes of a new teacher or
a new employer, the ancient Israelites learned know their God and how to please
Him. The persistent contrast between the humble approach of Moses and the pride
of some of the community members throughout this parash emphasizes the rewards
and power poured out to those with humble hearts. The severity of the
punishments towards the prideful people is shocking, but necessary. Humility is
just the beginning. The Lord speaks to us clearly about the responsibilities and
the obedience required by those who would serve Him. Those of us who have been
freed from the bondage of sin need to take the time to get to know our Father in
Heaven. We need not be discouraged by our mistakes along the way, because the
Lord is faithful to sustain us and strengthen us. He keeps His promises. Once we
are saved, we need to be ever mindful that we are saved for a purpose – His
purposes, in fact. WE have new expectations of obedience in order to fulfill our
new responsibilities.
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