Have you ever heard of a group of pre-Israelite bedouins called The Shasu? If not you’re in for a real treat in historical reality. If you have heard of them, then this, hopefully, will add to your knowledge and understanding of the importance of these long forgotten peoples of the Levant and Middle East.
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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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