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Summary

In this Torah portion, the Israelites receive instructions regarding Passover. They journey forth from Sinai and complain to God on several occasions, provoking God’s anger. Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses.

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Parashat Beha’alotcha

Numbers 8:1 - 12:16

Zechariah 2:14 - 4:7

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