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Balak – Tents of Jacob, Tabernacles of Israel
In this week’s Torah portion, we read the story of Balaam, who was hired by the Moabite king Balak to curse Israel.
Joshua: A Prominent Figure in Leading the Jewish People
Joshua is known for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses died. Let’s explore why he is important in the Bible.
Korach – Incense & the Copper Overlay
The incense offering is the most intimate service to God.
Behaalotecha – The Alternate Storyline in the Book of Numbers
Rabbi Wolicki explains the hidden meaning of two backward and upside-down nuns that appear in the Torah.
Pinchas – To these shall the land be divided
In this week’s Torah portion, God teaches us a valuable lesson. Those who are willing to fight for the land are worthy of inheriting the land.
Chukat – A Better Complaint
God told Moses and Aaron to speak to the rock in the presence of the people. The water would begin flowing again.
Unveiling the Miracle: The Splitting of the Red Sea
The parting of the Red Sea, one of the most stunning and crucial incidents in the biblical story. This miraculous happening bears deep meaning. Explore the details of the Red Sea’s parting and offer insights into some fascinating questions surrounding the event.
Shelach – Yehoshua’s Protection
The main narrative in this week’s Torah portion tells the story of the sin of the spies.
Naso – When God ‘shines His face’ towards us
In this week’s Torah portion, we find the priestly blessing, the three verses that God commanded the Kohanim.
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The Israel Bible will succeed in helping readers of Tanakh better understand its geographical context and better perceive some of its contemporary resonances.
Rabbi Dr. Shalom Carmy
Assistant Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Bible, Yeshiva University
When you open The Israel Bible and see… lessons about Israel, you see that Israel is the Torah’s main theme and begin to understand the major role that it plays.
Rabbi Yehudah Glick
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Jews and Christians share a biblical heritage, and The Israel Bible shows even more clearly that this is the land God chose for the Jewish people.
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Founder, Biblical Foundations Academy International
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