The Tanakh Podcast

Bamidbar 10 is a momentous chapter. After a year at Mount Sinai, the nation embark to realize Jewish history, the promises to the Patriarchs, the fulfillment of the Exodus - they begin the march to Eretz Yisrael!

Why do we see the law of Pesach at this point in the book?
Why should there be a second opportunity to do Pesach, when this doesn't apply to other laws?

Chapter 8 depicts the cermonial dedication of the Levites.
We pick three points of interest here:
1. The "semicha" - the laying of the people's hands on the Levites
2. The lighting of the Menorah - The power of the small routine actions that make a big difference
3. After age fifty, the Levites retire. What is their role at that point in their lives? We speak of the older levites as a force of sage wisdom that can modify and temper religious passions and fads.
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Classes for Purim/Megillat Esther https://www.alexisrael.org/megillat-esther-podcasts

In our chapter, the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, is dedicated in a 12-day ceremony as each of the leaders of the 12 tribes bring their offerings and gifts.
But this is the THIRD time the Torah has visited this celebratory event. Why do we need this (highly repetitive) chapter?

Today we discuss both the Nazirite and the Priestly Blessings as we ask the question, how do we live in a world of divine blessing?