Weekly Parsha Thoughts

The parsha starts, “and Korach, the son of Yitzhar, the son of Kehas, the son of Levi, took.”  The Torah does not continue on the lineage to mention “the son of Yaakov” who is the father of all the Shevatim. Also, by... Read More

The passuk states, “שלח לך אנשים ויתורו את ארץ כנען, send out for yourselves men and they shall spy out Eretz Canaan.” The passuk states about these people, “כלם אנשים” which Rashi writes means people who are important. At that time, these... Read More

In Parshas Naso the passuk states, “ויקריבו נשיאי ישראל… הם נשיאי המטות, and the Nesi’im brought… they are the Nesi’im of the matos.” What does “Nesi’im of the matos” mean, and what is its significance? Rashi writes these Nesi’im were shotrim, officers,... Read More

On Shavous we lein Megilas Rus. The pessukim tell us that Naomi tried convincing Rus and Orpah to go back to their mother’s house. Orpah left whereas Rus stayed together with Naomi. Again, Naomi said “go back” but Rus said, “don’t urge... Read More

The passuk states, “and these are the children of Aharon and Moshe…” but the Torah only mentions the names of Aharon’s children. Rashi writes that because Moshe taught Aharon’s children Torah therefore, they are called Moshe’s children. This teaches us whoever teaches... Read More

The passuk states by the klalos, “והשלחתי בכם את חית השדה ושכלה אתכם, and I will send against you the wild animals of the field, and they will make you barren.” Rashi writes Hashem will not only punish people who do not... Read More