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But the notables who had gone up with him said, "We cannot attack that people, for it is stronger than we." Thus they spread calumnies among the Israelites about the land they had scouted, saying, "The country that we traversed and scouted is one that devours its settlers. All the...

The daughters of Zelophehad…came forward. The names of the daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the chieftains, and the whole assembly, at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting, and they said, "Our father died in the wilderness. He was not...

In this parashah, the Hebrew word "naso," as it relates to taking a census of our family members, can suggest that not only are we counting our family members but also telling about them as well.

In this double portion, there is a lot of focus on building and community development. Here are some questions and ideas for discussions with young children.

Included in the Book of Numbers is the story of Korach and his followers, Dathan and Abiran, who lead a revolt against Moses and Aaron. While still wandering in the desert, these rebels question Moses' and Aaron's authority. They are unwilling to listen any longer to instructions, and they clearly...

Moses and Aaron came away from the congregation to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting and fell on their faces. The Presence of Adonai appeared to them, and Adonai spoke to Moses, saying, "You and your brother Aaron take the rod and assemble the community, and before their very...

A guide to help adults learn how to engage young children in a discussion about this week’s Torah portion.

Explore B'midbar with questions and ideas for parents and their children on the topic of names, how we get them, and what they mean.

…Blessed are they who bless you, accursed are they who curse you.-Numbers 24:9Parashat Balak begins with the Israelites encamped in Moab on their journey to the Promised Land. The Moabites become fearful when they see the large number of Israelites in their midst. Balak, son of the King of Moab...