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Comment from the Zohar on Psalm 100 about praying with tears.

Different versions and parallels from classical sources and manuscripts provide an interesting perspective on this controversial blessing.

A prominent female Jewish philanthropist reflects on her experiences, and offers her vision.

The Book of Numbers, full of bloodshed and division, ends with a call for unity and a discussion of the sanctity of life.

Cities of Refuge are symbols of God's unconditional love and constant presence among people.

The list of places through which the Israelites traveled in the wilderness teaches us to understand Judaism through our everyday experiences.

Our discomfort with the Torah's command to wipe out other nations stems from the contrast between that directive and the Torah's usual emphasis on respect for human life.

The census that occurs immediately after the plague for the sin with Midian reassures the Children of Israel that they are still God's partners in the covenant.

In identifying Moses' successor, God emphasizes that inspiration, not passion or popularity, makes a successful leader.

By asking the priests to bless the people, God gives them an opportunity to serve as role models of caring for the people.