Naso
נָשֹׂא
Take a Census
Numbers 4:21−7:89
When Is Naso Read?
/ 11 Sivan 5785
/ 9 Sivan 5788
/ 12 Sivan 5789
Summary
- A census of the Gershonites, Merarites, and Koathites between the ages of thirty and fifty is conducted and their duties in the Tabernacle are detailed. (4:21-49)
- God speaks to Moses concerning what to do with ritually unclean people, repentant individuals, and those who are suspected of adultery. (5:1-31)
- The obligations of a nazirite vow are explained. They include abstaining from alcohol and not cutting one's hair. (6:1-21)
- God tells Moses how to teach Aaron and his sons the Priestly Blessing. (6:22-27)
- Moses consecrates the Sanctuary, and the tribal chieftains bring offerings. Moses then speaks with God inside the Tent of Meeting. (7:1-89)
NOTE: Sometimes Parashat Naso is separated into Naso I and Naso II as follows:
Naso I (Numbers 4:21-5:31)
Naso II (Numbers 6:1-7:89)
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Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs discuss Parashat Naso in these episodes of his podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah.
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By: Cantor Josh Breitzer
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