Study
Parashat Matot: Summary
Moses describes the laws of oaths; the Israelites battle the Midianites; the tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel.
To See With The Heart
The daughters of Zelophchad teach us to see people not as objects in our lives but as subjects of their own lives.
Jewish Peace Offerings
Deuteronomy's laws of warfare include the requirement that a nation seek a peaceful settlement before engaging in war.
Green Spaces: A World Not Of Our Making
The Levites' city dwellings remind us of the importance of green, agricultural spaces for encountering God's creation.