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Princely Gifts
The princes' gifts to the Tabernacle illustrate important principles of leadership and methods of balancing personal and communal needs.
The Fall of the 15th Knesset
Fall of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.
The Rise of the 15th Knesset
Rise of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.
Elections, Israeli Style
They're colorful. They're intense. They're like a carnival. They're democratic.
Ancient Rituals, Enduring Values
The rituals described in this week's portion remind us to allow our values and principles to guide us in balancing our physical and emotional imbalances.
Situational Ethics And God
The importance of preserving the relationship between a husband and wife provides an example of the Torah's use of relative morality.
Naming Names
Conducting the census by naming each Israelite teaches us the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of every individual.
Parashat Bamidbar: Summary
Moses conducts a census of the Israelites; God describes the unique duties of the Kohath family of priests.