Pinchas

"And they called the people to their religious sacrifices, and the people ate and worshipped the Moabite gods" (Bamidbar 25:2).  How could the Jewish people—on the threshold of entering the land that the "eyes of G-d, your…

The illustrious "career" of Moshe Rabbeinu is coming to an end. G-d has told him that he will not be the one to lead the Jewish people into the land of Israel. His co-leaders, Miriam and Aharon have already passed away. The Jews are "encamped on the…

"And Moshe did as G-d had commanded and he took Joshua and stood him before Elazar Hakohen and before the people" (27:22). Moshe's role as leader is coming to an end. His fervent desire to enter the land of Israel is to be denied. "G-d said to Moshe…

The d'var Torah this week is dedicated in honour of the participants on the inspiring Journey Through Jewish History - Italy 2012. “And it was after the plague”. The specific content of this verse refers to the 24,000 who died in the aftermath of ba…