After listening to this episode I get the sense that perhaps an understanding of what it means to be “The Chosen People of YHVH” as it relates to the Jewish People. Chosen in this regard doesn’t mean better than, more perfect than or superior to; or any such idea. It actually is a responsibility of huge magnitude. What were the Jewish people chosen for? To be a light to the nations. We Jews are accountable to fulfill that responsibility given to us by YHVH.
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.”
Also on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-165229596?source=queue
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?
