Parashat Chukat

The sudden disappearance of water after the death of Miriam reminds to appreciate our blessings while we have them.

A closer look at Moses's sister.

Miriam's death should motivate us to recognize people today who provide nurture and support.

Moses' frustration and fatigue were no excuse for his refusal to accept the people's cry for help.

Because of his position of leadership, Moses is judged extremely harshly when he sins.

Miriam, whose death is recorded in Parashat Chukat, embodied the honor and glory of the women of Israel.

Comparing Moses to Yiftah raises questions about when we should be people of speech and when we should be people of action.

Though we may challenge the severity of Moses' and Aaron's punishment, we affirm sacredness by trying to comprehend it.

Our actions and our words must be in line with one another.

How to send environmental problems down the drain.

The Torah law about the red heifer was given because it anticipated the temporal nature and limitation of what Miriam had to offer.

Jewish sources suggest tears and tzedakah [charity] as two modern replacements for the Red Heifer.

Moses' fatal flaw is his inability to wean his people from their dependence on him.

Were the Canaanites the nation of Amalek?

Just as words can push people apart, so too can they bring us closer.

In his anger, Moses uses a destructive label for his people in public.

Chukat: A resource for families

Slaughtering the red heifer.

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A warrior, once shunned, regains his rightful place at the head of the battle.

God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the red heifer; Miriam dies; Moses hits a rock to bring forth water rather than speaking to it; Aaron dies.