The weekly portion Korach describes a rebellion that at first glance appears almost idealistic.

How important it is to both read the Torah portion in context and also to understand the relevance of its teaching for every generation.

The parashah Shelach Lecha describes one of the most dramatic moments in the history of Israel.

This week’s Torah portion, Shelach Lecha, reminds us that faith—not fear—is the key to entering God’s promises. Through Israel’s failure and God’s grace, we are challenged to remain steadfast, trusting in His ultimate plan and the coming of His heavenly Kingdom.

Amid all the great events in the book of Numbers, there appears what seems to be a technical detail: the cloud above the Tabernacle.

The light of God, symbolised by the Menorah, fulfilled in Yeshua and shared with His disciples through the gift of the Holy Spirit, must shine ever brighter in an ever darkening world.

The name of our weekly Torah portion is “Nasso,” a word that means “lift up,” “carry,” or “raise.” It begins with the command: “Lift up the head …” In the simple sense, this refers to a census — the counting of the people.

On Shavuot, God’s purpose was to give His people the Ten Commandments, ten things that form the basis of all His Torah, interpretable into the entire life of righteousness before God.

Bamidbar, which means “in the wilderness,” is a portion that is always read in the days before the festival of Shavuot, before the giving of the Torah.