Shmus Views
Shmu's Views is both a storehouse and warehouse of Jewish thought, ideas, teachings and wisdom as it pertains to everyday life, spirituality, religion, politics, culture, lifestyle, ideology and ideas. Open-minded discussion and opinions are freely expressed on all the above.
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September 01, 2025
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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.”
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The Jewish New Year Isn't In January - Here's Why
An online viewer of my videos sent in a question asking: "Could you explain when the first month of the Jewish calendar that is compared to the first month of the Jewish New Year?” Let's dive in an dissect the Jewish calendar.
