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July 03, 2025
Parshat Chukat: The Red Heifer, the Rock, the Rift
On the surface this parsha is a whirlwind of laws, death, rebellion, and a lead-up to a talking donkey. But underneath? It’s one of the most paradoxical and philosophical sections in the Torah.
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Parshat Naso: Sanctity and Order Within the Nation
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
This is why God created heaven....for people like this bus driver.
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