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B’Haalotekha (Numbers 8:1 – 12:16)

We were away for a few days this week.  Comments are from 2009. As this week’s portion begins, various loose ends are tied up before the Israelites set out on their journey toward the Promised Land.  A gold, seven-branched candelabrum … Continue reading

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B’Haalotekha (Numbers 8:1 – 12:16)

I really think the first part of this week’s reading is placed there as a delaying tactic, so we can put off reading how the Israelites behaved on the march. Anyhow- There are still some items to deal with before … Continue reading

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B’Haalotekha (Numbers 8:1 – 12:16)

This week’s portion, B’Haalotekha, starts out rather peacefully.  We read instructions concerning the gold menorah; the final preparation of the Levites (including a full-body shave); and the institution of Pesach Sheni, a second Passover a month later, for those who … Continue reading

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