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
Ben sits down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the state of the war amid ongoing negotiations with Hamas, the need for Israel’s self-sufficiency, and the strategic role of the U.S.–Israel alliance under President Trump’s leadership.
For those who prefer reading over watching a video:
Do Diaspora Jews Need a Sukkah?
https://shmusviews.blogspot.com/2025/10/sukkot-do-diaspora-jews-need-sukkah.html
