The Talmudic art of reasoning has often been mistakenly compared to a tortuous path of circuitous routes combining law, humor, tall-tales and life-lessons that some find oblique at best and downright obscure to others. However, for those aware of its ambiguities, the Talmud is a rich source of wisdom and practical knowledge with deep insight into human nature and the interaction between it and the character of HaShem.
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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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