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The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean of Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies and The Gershon Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2021.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Gorgeous derash from Rashi Hakadosh.
Today I explore the idea of magic and how it shows up in the Torah, Judaism and our lives.
Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky - broadcasted directly from our studio in Ramah Berkshires! This week the double parashah Chukkat-Balak [Numbers 19:1-25:9] allows the Diaspora communities to catch up with Israel. Because the 2nd day of Shavuot was on Shabbat in the Diaspora, necessitating a special reading for the holiday while in Israel it was a normal Shabbat with a regular weekly reading, Israel has been a week ahead. This week is the first opportunity for a double portion in the book of Numbers, so we are reading Chukkat-Balak while in Israel they will be reading Balak. Among the many topics covered in this double portion, we ended up focusing on two: chapter 19 with the ritual of the red heifer for purification after corpse contamination and chapter 20:1-13 which is the famous story of Moses and the Rock, on account of which, at least in this week's Torah reading, Moses and Aaron lose their ability to enter the Promised Land, because of their failure to sanctify God before the people at the Rock. While there is much more to the reading than this, we find ourselves year after year unable to stop talking about this story. I hope that at least each year we have something new to say! Shabbat Shalom!!
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Hukkat-Balak by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual ArtsOriginally broadcast in 2016Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 24, 2023. (Youtube/Zoom)
In this episode, I talk about the watershed of Supreme Court rulings coming down over the past weeks and how they relate to the parsha's laws around niddah and coming into contact with the dead. Why are we so afraid of endings? If we could understand death as bearing new birth, we'd probably be living very differently today.
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Rabbi Ilana Zietman (LC '11), Community Rabbi, GatherDCMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
This is Torah Talk for the week of July 3rd, 2022 In Num. 20:17 the Israelites say they “will follow the king's highway [דֶּ֧רֶךְ הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ נֵלֵ֗ךְ],” and in v. 19 that they “will keep to the beaten track [בַּֽמְסִלָּ֣ה נַעֲלֶה֒].” Are these two roads or one? What kind of road is a mesillah? And what does this tell us about Jacob’s […]
Parsha Talk broadcast directly from Camp Ramah , with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy KalmanofskyI, It is an early edition of Parashah Talk since I am on my way to Israel tonight for a professional development conference in Jerusalem under the auspices of Legacy Heritage Fund. Our parashah [Chukkat, Numbers 19:1-22:1] is one that we discussed more than once in our summers at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires but still there are new things to say. We cover some of the ground we have previously covered but add, we hope, additional insights. Among the topics are the ritual of the red heifer, Moses & The Rock, and the death of Aaron. At 40+ minutes this is one of our longer episodes, yet it seems yet again, that we have barely scratched the surface. A Happy July 4th to those in or citizens of the United States; and Shabbat Shalom to one and all!
The long journey through the desert takes a toll on the Jewish people. Miriam-Simma asks where all of this complaining is coming from and Adira spots a delicious pun about the mann.
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Hukkat “Kohelet, Tolstoy and the Defeat of Death” from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
Haftarah for Shabbat Chukat (Hukkat) הפטרת שבת פרשת חקת
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Haftarah portion for Hukkat (Judges 11:1-33) narrated in English by Ronald Guttman. Questions for Discussion: In this very troubling story, Yiftah foolishly vows in a moment of vulnerability that if God rescues him, he will offer as a burnt offering whatever comes out of his house when he returns home safely. Later in the narrative, we learn that it is daughter who emerges from the house. • In addition to being a horrific example of the dangers and abuses of patriarchal power, the story might also cause us to think about other ways in which we put our loved ones at risk because of our own fears. What examples can you think of? JTS wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Jewish Publication Society for allowing us to use their translation.
This is Torah Talk for the week of June 13th, 2021 Num. 20:13 Those are the Waters of Meribah—meaning that the Israelites quarrelled with the Lord—through which He affirmed His sanctity [וַיִּקָּדֵ֖שׁ בָּֽם]. This week’s handout: 39 Hukkat 5781 Learn Biblical Hebrew! Donate via Paypal! Click here for more links or to contact me • Scan this to […]
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We are starting something new this week! Rabbi Witkovsky is teaming up with Rabbi Ethan Linden, the director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, for the next few weeks! Camp might not be in session, but that won’t stop two rabbis named Ethan from trying to bring interesting Torah to our communities! In this podcast, we discuss an old question: Are there reasons behind the commandments in the Torah, and how could one’s answer to that question shape our lives. Subscribe and stay tuned – Rabbis Witkovsky and Linden will be bringing in many different guests throughout the summer!More information available at www.pasyn.org or follow us @parkavesyn or https://www.facebook.com/parkavenuesyn
This is Torah Talk for the week of June 28th, 2020 Balaam was the prophet to the Gentiles, as Moses was the prophet to the Jews (listen to Vayikra 5780). Numbers 22 hints to us that Balaam was like Abraham (take my Biblical Hebrew course to see how). But there is one more biblical […]
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat-Balak by Dr. Shira Epstein.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat-Balak by Dr. Shira Epstein.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
We are honored to re-release one of Rabbi Ami's first episode's as a bonus episode. This is one of the Piaseczner’s final teachings from the Aish Kodesh, which he taught in honor of the yahrzeit of his wife Rochel Chaya Miriam (10 Tammuz). In this teaching, the Rebbe explores the meaning of Miriam’s death, and Moshe’s striking of the rock, through the Kabbalistic lens of feminine and masculine models of Divine interaction. The Piaseczner offers a radical reading of this story and overturns the traditional models, pointing to the desire from below, the feminine quality that emerges from within the earth, as the more potent and necessary model for reaching God. Sources: Aish Kodesh, Hukkat (תש״ב) ***** This podcast is supported in part from a grant from the Hadar Institute. Music is by Rabbi Daniel Kohn. To purchase, go to his cdbaby page. Audio is by David Kwan.
The JTS Torah Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Abigail Uhrman.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The JTS Torah Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Abigail Uhrman.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Episode 004 This is one of the Piaseczner’s final teachings from the Aish Kodesh, which he taught in honor of the yahrzeit of his wife Rochel Chaya Miriam (10 Tammuz). In this teaching, the Rebbe explores the meaning of Miriam’s death, and Moshe’s striking of the rock, through the Kabbalistic lens of feminine and masculine models of Divine interaction. The Piaseczner offers a radical reading of this story and overturns the traditional models, pointing to the desire from below, the feminine quality that emerges from within the earth, as the more potent and necessary model for reaching God. Sources: Aish Kodesh, Hukkat (תש״ב)
Hukkat 06/23/18 Rabbi Charlie Cohen
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Hukkat 5778 by Dr. David Roskies.
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Hukkat 5778 by Dr. David Roskies.
Hukkat 07/01/17 by Rabbi Charlie Cohen
The rabbis of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires talk on this week's Parasha. Aired on July 30th, 2017, on Radio Kol Ramah.
Hukkat 5777 - The Sin of Moses and Aaron
Reverend Marie-Elsa Roche Bragg and Rabbi Marc studied Jewish Mysticism together many years ago and Marie-Elsa is now an ordained Anglican priest and author. Hukkat in the Book of Numbers begins with a very mysterious ritual, which is the text that opens a lively conversation about the power and meaning of religious rituals across our faith traditions.
Hukkat 6/27/15 by Charlie Cohen
Parah Adumah - A Unique Commandment The mitzvah of the Red Heifer (referred to in Judaism as Parah Adumah, literally “Red Cow”) is a peculiar command indeed. A couple of details make this mitzvah unique. To begin with, the participants are commanded to slaughter and burn completely this female cow without blemish. If you will recall from reading Vayikra, touching a dead animal’s carcass renders one tamei (ritually unclean). As we discover from our current portion at 19:7-22, the preparation of the ashes also rendered the individuals involved tamei. Yet the end result of their efforts produced a substance that possessed the supernatural ability to cleanse, as HaShem endowed it. True, the real healing always comes from HaShem, but in this case, the focal point of the healing (the ash mixture) began by defiling those who made the mixture. Peculiar indeed. Herein lies the secret of faith. To follow HaShem’s instructions to the letter was to act and live in an arena of trusting faithfulness. To do what the Torah asked sometimes required its participants to perform various rituals and functions that defy logic and common sense. Life from death? Only the Will of HaShem could produce such an effect. Particularly, we see this demonstrated graphically in Yeshua! The events surrounding his death defiled everyone involved. Remember that the handling of the sacrificial victim defiles the handler. Thus, everyone, from the prosecutors, to those who mocked him, to the executioner who drove the nails—everyone was made unclean. This includes you and me. We placed him there as much as any Roman or Jew involved directly in that century. Our transgressions caused him to become the sacrifice for sin. Therefore, we are also defiled. But the end result is what makes the significant difference! In the case of the Red Heifer, the resulting ash played the central part in the cleansing of those who were tamei. In the case of Yeshua, his shed blood plays a central part in our cleansing. Were it not for the blood, which was freely spilled, we would forever be in a state of spiritual tamei! Thanks be unto God, the blood was poured out! This brings out the importance of understanding the Torah and matters related to faith. If we reduce the Torah to legalistic misunderstandings, we cut short the miraculous workings of our Heavenly Abba, especially where matters of tamei and tahor (unclean and clean respectively) are concerned. While it is true that Yeshua brought about a transformation in the Levitical priesthood, and ritual uncleanness is no longer an everyday issue, the matter of spiritual cleansing is still a stark reality. We must avail ourselves of the spiritual cleansing made possible by Yeshua in order that we can be included in the community of the “called-out ones”. Only the ashes of an unblemished female cow would suffice for this special ceremony; only the blood of a sinless human—the blood of Yeshua, could effectively cleanse fallen humanity from spiritual defilement! He is our Red Heifer!
From Kadesh to Moab – Disobedience, Death, and Desert Dilemmas The parashah goes on to narrate the tragic story of Moshe’s disobedience. Chapter 20 records for us the sobering reason as to why this otherwise stalwart leader succumbs to human weakness. It is true that he was incredibly faithful to perform all that HaShem asked him to do. Yet, even Moshe was not perfect. The pressure mounted and in a moment of anger and indecision, he struck—twice, when he was commanded to speak. Thus, he dishonored HaShem in the sight of all Isra'el. For this, HaShem would not allow him to enter into the Land that he was leading the people to. He would only be allowed to gaze at it from afar. What lessons can be learned from this? HaShem is a merciful God! In spite of Moshe’s disobedience, water did indeed flow from the rock to meet the community’s physical need. Yet, along with God’s mercy, we see a reminder of his requirements of responsibility especially where chosen leaders are involved. Moshe was in what is known as a “high visibility” position. The greater the calling the greater the responsibility. Moshe was not in a position to be blatantly disobeying HaShem. His call was a higher one, and therefore, God expected more from him. Remember that this was the man of whom the Torah says he spoke to God “face to face” and “mouth to mouth”. In our Torah portion we read of the deaths of two of the community’s great leaders, two from the same family no less. Miryam the sister and Aharon the Cohen HaGadol both die in chapter 20. In the case of Miryam, we saw the people’s concern for her demonstrated a few parash’ot ago, when, as she contracted tzara’at (leprosy) they all waited while she remained outside the camp before moving on with their travels. Here in the later part of chapter 20, Isra‘el mourns Aharon for thirty days, as his son El’azar takes on the awesome responsibility of his father’s place in the community. “Are we there yet?” Having warned the people about their coming days of lawlessness (verses 16-18 of D’varim chapter 31), HaShem then commands Moshe to teach them a song of remembrance (verse19-22), which will serve as a witness for their God, against the people of Isra’el. The actual song itself is recorded for us in Chapter 32. So why does HaShem keep reminding them of their upcoming failure to obey him? From a cursory glance, it appears rather pessimistic and disheartening. In fact, it may strike the average reader as being too harsh and challenging, similar to the seemingly insurmountable challenge that awaits the people as they endeavor to enter the Land of Promise. But we need to understand the heart of the Father here. His (loving) chastening does appear, at first, to be too much for us to bear, but as we begin to see the “big picture” we will understand it more. The Torah is HaShem’s measuring rod for disobedience. To be sure, this is what he said in D’varim 31:26. Even the New Covenant Scriptures echo this same teaching consistently throughout the above-mentioned book of Romans. This happens, the Torah teaches us in both the TaNaKH and the B’rit Chadashah, “in order that every mouth may be stopped and the whole world be shown to deserve God’s adverse judgment. For in his sight no one alive will be considered righteous…(Psalm 143:2; Romans 3:19).” Now this specifically applied to those within the framework of the Torah, of which the Jewish Nation surely was! The budding young nation that we read about in our current parashah had already begun to live within that framework, which was initiated at the “Mount Sinai experience”. HaShem was training them to become dependant upon his grace alone to get them out of “hot water”. The enemies that they would encounter on their way “Home” would indeed be “hot!”
Hukkat 6/28/14 by Charlie Cohen
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