PARSHAH PICKS: The Prayers of the High Priest, Milestones or Tombstones and more... (Massei)

Parshah Picks Dedicate an email Tammuz 25, 5771 · July 27, 2011 General Overview: In this week's reading, Massei, Moses reviews the forty years of Israelite journeys through the desert. The Torah discusses the boundaries of Israel, its division amongst the tribes, the cities which the Levites would receive, and the cities of refuge. Zelophehad's daughters are restricted to marrying within their own tribe. This Week's Features Printable Parshah Magazine The Prayers of the High Priest By Tali Loewenthal THE PARSHAH Massei Numbers 33:1–36:13 The forty-two journeys in the journey of life, havens for inadvertent murderers, and marriage partners for the daughters of Zelophehad—plus what it all means according to sages and mystics from Moses to today. COLUMNISTS Milestones or Tombstones Why are these forty-two pit stops referred to as "journeys," rather than "encampments"? Weren't each of these destinations milestones reached, not just locations left behind? By Mendel Kalmenson Brother of Peace The clouds represented everything that Aaron stood for—millions of people can be shielded by the same cloud, unlike food or water that can't be shared by even two people simultaneously. Like the clouds, Aaron protected and cherished everyone equally... By Rochel Holzkenner Journeying Through Life This Torah reminds us that even though we may have reached our destination, we should always be cognizant of the path which brought us there, and not take for granted those who have encouraged and guided us. By Mordechai Wollenberg FEATURED VIDEO Anniversary Edition Week In Rejew: Matot-Massei The Itche Kadoozy show celebrates its 42nd season on the air, and Jono shows us some vintage clips from the very first season of the IKS. Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich  Watch (3:15) Not Mentioning the Name of an Idol Practical Parshah - Massei In listing the places where the Jews encamped, we learn alternative names for locations named for idols. What is the law about mentioning the name of a false deity? By Mendel Kaplan  Airs Jul. 26 FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES Parshah Insight A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut. By J. Immanuel Schochet  Download    Listen (5:07) The Chassidic Dimension An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah. By Berel Bell  Download    Listen (30:03) In Depth An in depth look at the weekly Parshah based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe By Manis Friedman  Listen (27:37) Follow Us:   Featured Judaica: Days in Chabad Told in concise, daily entries, Days in Chabad focuses on key personalities and lesser-known figures who played importantly in many of the movement's critical milestones. Price: $27.00 SALE: $24.30 More from Chabad.org • Society & Living • Lifecycles • Daily Life • Jewish Holidays • Ideas & Beliefs • Spirituality • Parshah • Audio Classes • Video • Women • News • Kids • Calendar • Daily Study • Find A Center • Donate • Ask the Rabbi • Contact Us • Subscribe Be a Part of it Enjoyed this email? Please help us continue to share the study of Torah and Jewish traditions: Dedicate or sponsor an email to mark a special occasion Make a donation to chabad.org.   Subscription Options: Subscribe to more chabad.org email lists Subscription Management Going on vacation? Unsubscribe Your subscribed email address is: iqlalsmile.cara@blogger.com Change email address. Important Tip: To guarantee that your subscription emails continue to be delivered to you, please add subscriptions@chabad.org to your address book, or "whitelist" it in any filters or antispam programs you may have. © Copyright Chabad.org, all rights reserved.   Privacy Policy