This week, we begin a new book of the Torah—Bemidbar (Numbers), which means “in the wilderness” in Hebrew. Sefer Bemidbar opens with a census of the people. This census includes the men aged twenty and above—the age fit for military service. Each tribe had its own...
Esta semana comenzamos un nuevo libro de la Toráh; Bemidbar (Números) que significa “en el desierto” en hebreo. El sefer Bemidbar comienza con un censo del pueblo. Este censo incluye a los hombres de 20 años en adelante, la edad apta para un soldado. Cada...
This week’s perashioth are titled Behar–Beḥuqqothai—“On the Mountain [Sinai].” In these chapters, Aḏonay—praised be His Name—establishes the laws of the shemitah (sabbatical year) and the yobel (jubilee year). Upon examining these passages, it becomes clear that the...
La perashioth de esta semana se titula “Behar-Behuqothay” (En el monte [Sinaí]). En estos capítulos ADONAY, alabado sea Su Nombre, establece las instrucciones sobre la shemitá (año sabático) y el yobel (año del jubileo). Al analizar los pasajes, es evidente que el...
This week’s perashah is titled Emor—“Speak.” This portion includes laws regarding the kehunah (priesthood) and the mo‘adim (appointed times). Our perashah is a continuation of Perashath Qedoshim, where Aḏonay—praised be He—defines forbidden unions. Just as the people...
