Moses Went and Spoke
As I was reading this week’s parsha (Vayeilech) I was struck by the fact that we human beings, at least as we are presented in much of the Bible and other ancient texts, seem to be either hard-headed, self-centered, self-indulgent slugs with very short memories or many of the stories of our past are highly exaggerated.
This week's parsha both affirms and disputes that ideal.
Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”
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This Torah portion is a powder keg of rebellion, ego, Divine smackdowns, and deep theological reflection. It’s more than just a cautionary tale, it’s a microscope on the human soul, power, leadership, and holiness.
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So, what makes us Jews think we’re right when it comes to holy living? The short answer? We don’t think we’re right, we think we’re obligated.
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