Today we are going to journey into the theological equivalent of stepping on a rake; simple on the surface, but with centuries of debate ready to spring up and smack you right in the neshama.
So then: What is the job of the Jews, according to Torah and Talmud?
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