Parashat Matot

How the kosher practice of waiting between meat and dairy reminds us of Moses' discomfort with violence.

How can we stimulate and support women to fulfill their dreams?

Taking a vow.

Matot: A Resource for Families

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Awareness of the wholeness in the Torah opens our eyes to the wholeness of the world.

The first haftarah of oppression (for Parashat Matot or Parashat Pinhas), and the haftarah read by Sephardim for Parashat Shemot.

Everyone must have a safe place to be before anyone can feel at home.

What accounts for the negative correlation between material excess and awareness of the Divine?

Moses describes the laws of oaths; the Israelites battle the Midianites; the tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel.