Parshat Hashavua

Korach and his followers rebel against Moses' and Aaron's leadership and are killed; God instructs Aaron regarding laws of the priesthood.

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.

The priestly blessing with which parents bless their children on Shabbat gives parents an opportunity to partner with God in shaping Jewish history and ensuring continuity.

The biblical approach stands in sharp contrast to American federal sentencing guidelines.

The closer we are to God, the more we are able to put our cravings into perspective.

A midrash on the Sotah ritual emphasizes the lengths to which we go to bring peace between spouses.

We should respond to major historical events and to personal decisions with the question, "Where are we morally?"

Being constantly engaged in learning allows us to guard against the pervasive forgetfulness around us.

God describes the service of the Gershon family of Levites; laws relating to the suspected adulteress and the nazirite are given; God tells Moses and Aaron the priestly blessing; the heads of tribes bring gifts to the Tabernacle.

The specific complaints of the Israelites in the wilderness illustrate their inability to develop mature, adult relationships.