I bring you (from Tanach.org) a lengthy analysis of the sin of Moshe Rabbeinu’s striking a rock to retrieve water from it. Though he is sucessful, he is subsequently punished for a miscue not clearly defined in the Torah itself. This infamous sin loses Moshe a chance to enter the land of Israel. Many commentators… Continue reading Chukas- Where Credit is Due
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Tazria/Metzora- Taste the Cuisine
This shall be the law of the leprous person for the day of his cleansing. He shall be brought to the priest… (Vayikra 14:2) A Metzora is one who has contracted tzara’as (on his body in this case), a spiritual affliction with physical symptoms, stemming from various sins one may have committed. A well-known sin… Continue reading Tazria/Metzora- Taste the Cuisine