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D'var: Parashat Nasso 5784 Commentary by Janet Esterman Friday, June 14, 2024 |
| Numbers 4:21–7:89 |
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Each of the 12 tribes bring personal sacrifice for the dedication of the tabernacle. The tabernacle is where God met Moses and the nation, a place of communication. 12 times the Priestley benediction repeated make all tribes feel inclusive unity of service, but by naming them separately, make the tribes to feel distinct; the sacrifice offerings of each tribe shows how they collectively work together as one Jewish people make tribes other than Kohn and Levy feel inclusive. Chapter 5 — best for the nation, vanishing unclean, male discharge and contact with the dead. Adultery is addressed: jealousy, dust drink, bitter water, drink water and the marriage restored. The marriage is restored, legal decision from heaven. If innocent, she will bear children; holiness of marriage, tabernacle versus court current times the importance of unity as a nation importance of recognizing lesser tribes, their collective contribution is valued — sanity of marriage, holiness. Janet Esterman |
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