Torah Commentary

The audacity of the request of Zelophehad's daughters.

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

God tells the people of Israel what He really wants.

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What Balaam's donkey and under-represented minorities have in common.

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How Parashat Korach demonstrates extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Having a king won't necessarily make life easier for the 12 tribes of Israel.

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