Evergreen

The instruction not to provoke the descendants of Esau reminds us that there is always potential for family reconciliation.

How can we reconcile Pinchas' act of zealous violence and the covenant of peace he receives?

Korah's rebellion was unforgivable because he created disunity among the Jewish people.

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.

Moses' response to Korach's challenge teaches us to reflect on our own actions in any situation of conflict or anger.

While Korach's rebellion was inappropriate in the context of newly freed slaves in the wilderness, his challenges speak to us powerfully today.

Unlike Abraham, Bil'am failed to examine his own prayers and intentions, attributing their failure to his location of prayer.

Balaam's death by sword at the hands of the Israelites is ironic retribution for his verbal power over them.

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