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Published: Tue, 07/15/25

Updated: Wed, 07/16/25

"...Therefore tell him I am making my covenant of peace with him. He and his descendants will have a covenant of a lasting priesthood, because he was zealous for the honor of his God and made atonement for the Israelites."

Numbers 25:12-13

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, July 19th, is Parashat Pinchas. Phinehas (Pinchas) is rewarded for his bravery. A census of the Israelites is taken. The daughters of Zelophehad successfully argue for a portion in the land of Israel. Joshua is ordained Moses‘ successor. G‑d relays to Moses the details of all the holiday sacrifices.

Please enjoy this teaching of our beloved Root Source teacher, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz of blessed memory, about this week's Torah portion, Pinchas, and share your thoughts with us!

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Parashat Pinchas

At that point, Phinehas unilaterally executed a Jewish leader along with the Midianite princess with whom he was cohabiting. This week’s reading opens with G‑d praising Phinehas, and rewarding his bravery by granting priesthood to him and his descendants. G‑d then commands the Jews to punish the Midianites by hounding and smiting them. The fulfillment of this command is described in next week’s reading. G‑d commands Moses and Elazar the High Priest to conduct a census of all males over the age of twenty.

Parashat Pinchas: The Zealous Heart of Love: Understanding Pinhas's Covenant of Peace

The paradox of Pinhas receiving a “covenant of peace” for an act of zealous violence reveals an insightful truth about the nature of the priesthood and divine love. The priestly character contains an inherent contradiction – on one hand, the Priest is described as a man of love and peace, following Aaron’s example of “loving peace and pursuing peace.” Yet simultaneously, the Priest lives in a world of blood, performing the sacrificial service and, when necessary, acting with fierce zealousness. This apparent contradiction finds its resolution in understanding that true zealousness stems not from hatred but from love – the kind of exclusive, passionate love that cannot tolerate rivals.

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Balak:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Bilaam, the heathen prophet hired to curse the children of Israel, engages in a rational, if charged conversation with his she-ass. Was this encounter real? Did it really happen? The answer to both questions is yes, it was real. Very real, in fact, to Bilaam.

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Hebrew Verb Conjugations, Part 2

Introduction to Hebrew Verb Conjugations, Part 2: Past tense

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Why Seven?

What is the meaning of the number seven in Judaism and why are there seven commandments of Noah

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Conversations:
Gidon Ariel and Dr. Richard Booker - November 14, 2022

Gidon and Dr. Richard discussed the significance of prophetic seasons, the growth of Christian-Jewish friendships, the sovereignty of God over political outcomes, and the meaning behind Dr. Booker's ministry name, Sound of the Trumpet.

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Parashat Pinchas

Parashat Pinchas: The Zealous Heart of Love: Understanding Pinhas's Covenant of Peace

Balak: Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Hebrew Verb Conjugations, Part 2

Why Seven?

Conversations: Gidon Ariel and Dr. Richard Booker - November 14, 2022

Balak:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Conversations:
Gidon Ariel and Dr. Richard Booker - November 14, 2022