How can we expect the rest of the world to be at peace with us Jews and the Nation of Israel, when we Jews and Israelites cannot be at peace with ourselves?
Protesters gather outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv on May 4, 2024, demanding the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and expressing dissent against the current Israeli government.
(via: The Jerusalem Post -- https://www.jpost.com/)
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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Redeem the Donkey or Break Its Neck - The Blog
https://shmusviews.blogspot.com/2025/10/redeem-donkey-or-break-its-neck.html
Redeem the Donkey or Break Its Neck - The Video
What is the reasoning in Torah for redeeming a donkey with a lamb and if not redeemed then break the donkey's neck?
This mitzvah is one of those "what on earth?" commandments that really makes people stop and scratch their heads and seems a bit harsh, especially from the age of PETA with a 21st Century sensibilities; but if it’s in the Torah there has to be a godly reason for it. Just what could that be?
