Torah
Trivia for Parshah 35. Naso (Questions
Only)
1.) Can you describe the
age range of the Priests of whom a census is taken from the Kohathis, the
Gershonis, the Meraris; and how many men
from each family are included within this census?
2.) Can you describe which
of Aaron’s sons is designated to supervise the duties of the Gershonis and
Meraris?
3.) Can you match the
proceeding transport/assembly responsibility(ies) with the Israeli family
(either Gershoni or Merari) that is commanded to maintain such
responsibility(ies)?
A.) Gershonis;
B.) Meraris;
1.) The Cloths of the משכן;
1.) The Cloths of the משכן;
2.) The Planks of the משכן;
3.) The Bars of the משכן;
4.) The Covering of the משכן;
5.) The Posts of the משכן;
6.) The Sockets of the משכן;
7.) The Dolphin Skin
Covering of the משכן;
8.) The Screen of the משכן Entrance;
9.) The Posts of the
Enclosure;
10.) The Sockets of the
Enclosure;
11.) The Hangings of the
Enclosure;
12.) The Pegs of the
Enclosure;
13.) The Screen of the Enclosure
Entrance;
14.) The Cords of the
Enclosure?
4.) Can you describe which
categories of people are explicitly commanded, within this Parashah, to be
removed from the Israeli camp:
a.) Those with Skin
Diseases/Infections;
b.) Those Unclean from
Contact with Corpses;
c.) Those Committing
Murder;
d.) Those Committing
Adultery;
e.) Those Committing Theft;
f.) Those Committing Lies;
g.) Those with Drunkenness;
h.) Those Committing
Blasphemy; and/or,
i.) Those Violating Shabbat?
5.) Can you describe to
whom a restitution payment is given when the victim is absent and there is an
absence of any relatives of the victim:
a.) It is remitted as
charity;
b.) It is released into במדבר;
c.) It is returned into the
pocket of the transgressor;
d.) It is provided as
taxation to the king; and/or,
e.) It is offered to the
Priest?
6.) Can you describe which
of these ingredients are included within the “Truth serum” that is provided to
a wife when her husband suspects her of committing adultery:
a.) Water from the
Consecrated Basin;
b.) Dust from the Floor of
the משכן;
c.) Ink from the Writings
of the Curse upon the Parchment;
d.) Anointed Oil;
e.) Sweat from the Husband;
f.) Milk from Cattle;
g.) Melted Down Gold Powder;
h.) Wine Libation from the
Vineyard; and/or,
i.) Blood from the
Sacrificed Lamb?
7.) Can you describe which
of these are the actual prohibitions, that are explicitly described within this
Parashah, that a man or woman must maintain when making a Nazri vow to Adonai?
a.) Sexual Intercourse;
b.) Lying;
c.) Murder;
d.) Blasphemy;
e.) Theft;
f.) Violation of שבת;
g.) Wine;
h.) Grape Juice or Vinegar Made with Wine;
i.) Raisins;
j.) Haircuts or Shaves; and/or,
k.) Contact with a Corpse?
8.) Can you describe the
blessing that Adonai commands Aaron and his sons to provide to Israelis?
9.) After Moshe erects the משכן, and anoints the equipment therein, each Israeli tribe
cooperates with 1 other Israeli tribe to contribute a specific item to
Adonai; can you describe what that item
is?
10.) Can you describe the
appropriate sequence that the proceeding offerings to Adonai, which are
provided exactly the same by each Israeli tribe, are listed:
a.) Incense;
b.) Fine Flour mixed with olive oil;
c.) Gold Ladle (10 Shekels);
d.) Silver Basin (of 70 Shekels);
e.) Silver Bowl (of 130 Shekels);
f.) 1 Goat for Purification Offering;
g.) 1 Ram for Burnt Offering;
h.) 1 Young Lamb for Burnt Offering;
i.) 1 Young Bull for Burnt Offering;
j.) 5 Male Goats for Sacrifice of Wellbeing;
k.) 5 Lambs for Sacrifice of Wellbeing;
l.) 5 Rams for Sacrifice of Wellbeing; and,
m.) 2 Oxen for Sacrifice of Wellbeing?
11.) Can you describe the
appropriate sequence in which the offerings are provided by the proceeding
Israelis tribal leaders:
a.) Nachshon, son of Aminadav, from the tribe of
Yudah;
b.) Nethanel, son of Tzuar, from the tribe of
Issachar;
c.) Eliav, son of Helon, from the tribe of
Zebulun;
d.) Elitzur, son of Shedeur, from the tribe of
Reuven;
e.) Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, from the tribe
of Shimon;
f.) Eliassaf, son of Deuel, from the tribe of
Gad;
g.) Elishima, son of Amihud, from the tribe of
Ephraim;
h.) Gamliel, son of Pedahzur, from the tribe of
Manasseh;
i.) Avidan, son of Gidoni, from the tribe of
Benyamin;
j.) Achiezer, son of Amishaddai, from the tribe
of Dan;
k.) Pagiel, son of Okhran, from the tribe of
Asher; and,
l.) Achira, son of Eynan, from the tribe of
Naphtali?
12.) Can you describe the
direct familial relationship between Nachson, son of Aminidav (leader of tribe
of Yudah) and Eleazar, son of Aaron (of the family of Kohath, and leader of the
tribe of Levi)?
Torah
Trivia for Parashah 35. Naso (with
Answers)
1.) Can you describe the
age range of the Priests of whom a census is taken from the Kohathis, the
Gershonis, the Meraris; and how many men
from each family are included within this census?
Answer: The age range for the Levi Priests is: 30 – 50 years; and the respective enrolments include: Kohathis:
2,750; Gershonis: 2,630;
and Meraris: 3,200;
“The LORD
spoke to (Moshe): Take a census of the
Gershonites also, by their ancestral house and by their clans. Record them from the age of thirty years up
to the age of fifty, all who are subject to service in the performance of tasks
for the Tent of Meeting.” (B’midbar 4:21
– 23);
“So (Moshe),
Aaron, and the chieftains of the community recorded the Kohathites by the clans
of their ancestral house, from the age of thirty years up to the age of fifty,
all who were subject to service for work relating to the Tent of Meeting. Those recorded by their clans came to
2,750.” (B’midbar 4:34 – 36);
“The
Gershonites who were recorded by the clans of their ancestral house, from the
age of thirty years up to the age of fifty, all who were subject to service for
work relating to the Tent of Meeting—those recorded by the clans of their
ancestral house came to 2,630.” (B’midbar
4:38 – 40);
“The enrolment
of the Merarite clans by the clans of their ancestral house, from the age of
thirty years up to the age of fifty, all who were subject to service for work
relating to the Tent of Meeting—those recorded by their clans came to
3,200.” (B’midbar 4:42 – 44).
2.) Can you describe which
of Aaron’s sons is designated to supervise the duties of the Gershonis and
Meraris?
Answer: Aaron’s son, Ithamar maintains supervision
over the duties of the Gershonis and Meraris:
“Those are the
duties of the Gershonite clans for the Tent of Meeting; they shall attend to them under the direction
of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.”
(B’midbar 4:28);
“Those are the
duties of the Merarite clans, pertaining to their various duties in the Tent of
Meeting under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.” (B’midbar 4:33).
3.) Can you match the
proceeding transport/assembly responsibility(ies) with the Israeli family
(either Gershoni or Merari) that is commanded to maintain such responsibility(ies)?
A.) Gershonis;
B.) Meraris;
1.) The Cloths of the משכן;
1.) The Cloths of the משכן;
2.) The Planks of the משכן;
3.) The Bars of the משכן;
4.) The Covering of the משכן;
5.) The Posts of the משכן;
6.) The Sockets of the משכן;
7.) The Dolphin Skin
Covering of the משכן;
8.) The Screen of the משכן Entrance;
9.) The Posts of the
Enclosure;
10.) The Sockets of the
Enclosure;
11.) The Hangings of the
Enclosure;
12.) The Pegs of the
Enclosure;
13.) The Screen of the
Enclosure Entrance;
14.) The Cords of the
Enclosure?
Answer: Gershonis are responsible for the
transport/assembly of the curtains of the משכן and Enclosure; Meraris
are responsible for the transport/assembly of the framework of the משכן and Enclosure:
A.) Gershonis:
1.) The Cloths of the משכן;
4.) The Covering of the משכן;
7.) The Dolphin Skin
Covering of the משכן;
8.) The Screen of the משכן Entrance;
11.) The Hangings of the
Enclosure;
13.) The Screen of the
Enclosure Entrance;
B.) Meraris: 2.) The Planks of the משכן;
3.) The Bars of the משכן;
5.) The Posts of the משכן;
6.) The Sockets of the משכן;
9.) The Posts of the
Enclosure;
10.) The Sockets of the
Enclosure;
12.) The Pegs of the
Enclosure;
14.) The Cords of the Enclosure;
“These are the
duties of the Gershonite clans as to labor and porterage: they shall carry the cloths of the
Tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with its covering, the covering of the dolphin
skin that is on top of it, and the screen for the entrance of the Tent of
Meeting; the hangings of the enclosure,
the screen at the entrance of the gate of the enclosure that surrounds the
Tabernacle, the cords thereof, and the altar, and all their service equipment
and all their accessories; and they
shall perform the service.” (B’midbar
4:24 – 26);
“These are
their porterage tasks in connection with their various duties for the Tent of
Meeting: the planks, the bars, the
posts, and the sockets of the Tabernacle;
the posts around the enclosure and their sockets, pegs, and cords—all
these furnishings and their service: you
shall list by name the objects that are their porterage tasks. These are the duties of the Merarite clans,” (B’midbar 4:31 – 33).
4.) Can you describe which
categories of people are explicitly commanded, within this Parashah, to be
removed from the Israeli camp:
a.) Those with Skin
Diseases/Infections;
b.) Those Unclean from
Contact with Corpses;
c.) Those Committing
Murder;
d.) Those Committing Adultery;
e.) Those Committing Theft;
f.) Those Committing Lies;
g.) Those with Drunkenness;
h.) Those Committing
Blasphemy; and/or,
i.) Those Violating Shabbat?
Answer: The categories that are explicitly described
are: a.)
those with skin diseases/infections, and b.) those unclean from contact with corpses:
“The LORD
spoke to (Moshe), saying: Instruct the
Israelites to remove from camp anyone with an eruption or a discharge and
anyone defiled by a corpse. Remove male
and female alike; put them outside the
camp so that they do not defile the camp of those in whose midst I dwell.” (B’midbar 5:1 – 3).
5.) Can you describe to
whom a restitution payment is given when the victim is absent and there is an
absence of any relatives of the victim:
a.) It is remitted as
charity;
b.) It is released into במדבר;
c.) It is returned into the
pocket of the transgressor;
d.) It is provided as
taxation to the king; and/or,
e.) It is offered to the
Priest?
Answer: The restitution payment is: e.)
given to the Priest:
“The LORD
spoke to (Moshe), saying: Speak to the
Israelites: When a man or woman commits
any wrong toward a fellow man, thus breaking faith with the LORD, and that
person realizes his guilt, he shall confess the wrong that he has done. He shall make restitution in the principal
amount and add one-fifth to it, giving it to him whom he has wronged. If the man has no kinsman to whom restitution
can be made, the amount repaid shall go to the LORD for the priest—in addition
to the ram of expiation with which expiation is made on his behalf. So, too, any gift among the sacred donations
that the Israelites offer shall be the priest’s. And each shall retain his sacred
donations: each priest shall keep what
is given to him.” (B’midbar 5:5 – 10).
6.) Can you describe which
of these ingredients are included within the “Truth serum” that is provided to
a wife when her husband suspects her of committing adultery:
a.) Water from the
Consecrated Basin;
b.) Dust from the Floor of
the משכן;
c.) Ink from the Writings
of the Curse upon the Parchment;
d.) Anointed Oil;
e.) Sweat from the Husband;
f.) Milk from Cattle;
g.) Melted Down Gold
Powder;
h.) Wine Libation from the
Vineyard; and/or,
i.) Blood from the
Sacrificed Lamb?
Answer: The mixture includes: a.)
water from the consecrated basin;
b.) dust from the floor of the משכן; and, c.) ink from the writings of the curse upon the
parchment; (B’midbar 5:11 – 31);
“The priest
shall bring her forward and have her stand before the LORD. The priest shall take sacral water in an
earthen vessel and, taking some fo the earth that is on the floor of the
Tabernacle, the priest shall put it into the water.” (B’midbar 5:16 – 18);
“The priest
shall put these curses down in writing and rub it off into the water of
bitterness. He is to make the woman
drink the water of bitterness that induces the spell, so that the
spell-inducing water may enter into her to bring on bitterness.” (B’midbar 5:23 – 24).
7.) Can you describe which
of these are the actual prohibitions, that are explicitly described within this
Parashah, that a man or woman must maintain when making a Nazri vow to Adonai?
a.) Sexual Intercourse;
b.) Lying;
c.) Murder;
d.) Blasphemy;
e.) Theft;
f.) Violation of שבת;
g.) Wine;
h.) Grape Juice or Vinegar Made with Wine;
i.) Raisins;
j.) Haircuts or Shaves; and/or,
k.) Contact with a Corpse?
Answer: A Nazri is explicitly prohibited from: g.)
wine; h.) grape juice or vinegar made with wine; i.)
raisins; j.) haircuts and shaves; and, k.)
contact with a corpse; although
it may be considered that a Nazri is also prohibited from the same prohibitions
that apply to all Israelis, including:
b.) lying; c.)
murder; d.) blasphemy;
e.) theft; and, f.)
violation of שבת; a Nazri is presumably able to have marital
relations with a spouse:
“The LORD
spoke to (Moshe), saying: Speak to the
Israelites and say to them: If anyone,
man or woman, explicitly utters a nazrite’s vow, to set himself apart for the
LORD, he shall abstain from wine and any other intoxicant; he shall not drink vinegar of wine or any
other intoxicant, neither shall he drink anything in which grapes have been
steeped, nor eat grapes fresh or dried.
Throughout his term as nazirite, he may not eat anything that is
obtained from the grapevine, even seeds or skin.
“Throughout
the term of his vow as nazirite, no razor shall touch his head; it shall remain consecrated until the
completion of his term as nazirite of the LORD, the hair of his head being left
to grow untrimmed. Throughout the term
that he has set apart for the LORD, he shall not go in where there is a dead
person. Even if his father or mother, or
his brother or sister should die, he must not defile himself for them, since
hair set apart for his God is upon his head:
throughout his term as nazirite he is consecrated to the LORD.”
(B’midbar 6:1 – 8).
8.) Can you describe the
blessing that Adonai commands Aaron and his sons to provide to Israelis?
Answer:
,וישמרך יהוה יברכך”
,ויחנך אליך פניו יהוה יאר”
“.שלום לך וישם אליך פניו יהוה ישא”
(B’midbar 6:24 – 26);
“The LORD
spoke to (Moshe): Speak to Aaron and his
sons: Thus shall you bless the people of
Israel. Say to them:
“The LORD bless you
and protect you!
“The LORD deal
kindly and graciously with you!
“The LORD bestow
(Adonai’s) favour upon you and grant you peace!
“Thus they shall
like My name with the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” (B’midbar 6:22 – 27).
9.) After Moshe erects the משכן, and anoints the equipment therein, each Israeli tribe
cooperates with 1 other Israeli tribe to contribute a specific item to
Adonai; can you describe what that item
is?
Answer: Each Israeli tribe cooperates with 1 other
Israeli tribe to contribute a covered wagon, making a total of 6 covered wagons
contributed:
“On the day
that (Moshe) finished setting up the Tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it
and all its furnishings, as well as the altar and its utensils. When he had anointed and consecrated them,
the chieftains of Israel, the heads of ancestral houses, namely, the chieftains
of the tribes, those who were in charge of enrollment, drew near and brought
their offering before the LORD: six
draught carts and twelve oxen, a cart for every two chieftains and an ox for
each one.” (B’midbar 7:1 – 3).
10.) Can you describe the
appropriate sequence that the proceeding offerings to Adonai, which are
provided exactly the same by each Israeli tribe, are listed:
a.) Incense;
b.) Fine Flour mixed with olive oil;
c.) Gold Ladle (10 Shekels);
d.) Silver Basin (of 70 Shekels);
e.) Silver Bowl (of 130 Shekels);
f.) 1 Goat for Purification Offering;
g.) 1 Ram for Burnt Offering;
h.) 1 Young Lamb for Burnt Offering;
i.) 1 Young Bull for Burnt Offering;
j.) 5 Male Goats for Sacrifice of Wellbeing;
k.) 5 Lambs for Sacrifice of Wellbeing;
l.) 5 Rams for Sacrifice of Wellbeing; and,
m.) 2 Oxen for Sacrifice of Wellbeing?
Answer: The appropriate sequence of listed offerings
to Adonai is:
e.) Silver Bowl (of 130
Shekels);
d.) Silver Basin (of 70 Shekels);
b.) Fine Flour mixed with olive oil;
c.) Gold Ladle (10 Shekels);
a.) Incense;
i.) 1 Young Bull for Burnt Offering;
g.) 1 Ram for Burnt Offering;
h.) 1 Young Lamb for Burnt Offering;
f.) 1 Goat for Purification Offering;
m.) 2 Oxen for Sacrifice of Wellbeing;
l.) 5 Rams for Sacrifice of Wellbeing;
j.) 5 Male Goats for Sacrifice of Wellbeing; and,
k.) 5 Lambs for Sacrifice of Wellbeing:
“The
chieftains also brought the dedication offering for the altar upon its being
anointed. As the chieftains were
presenting their offerings before the altar, the LORD said to (Moshe): Let them present their offerings for the
dedication of the altar, one chieftain each day.
“The one who
presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of (Amminadav) of the
tribe of (Yudah). His offering: one silver bowl weighing 130 shekels and one
silver basin of 70 shekels by the sanctuary weight, both filled with choice
flour with oil mixed in, for a grain offering;
one gold ladle of 10 shekels, filled with incense; one bull of the herd, one ram, and one lamb
in its first year, for a burnt offering;
one goat for a purification offering;
and for his sacrifice of well-being:
two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs. That was the offering of Nahshon son of
(Amminadav).”
(B’midbar 7:10
– 17);
Comprehensively: B’midbar 7:10 – 89.
11.) Can you describe the
appropriate sequence in which the offerings are provided by the proceeding
Israelis tribal leaders:
a.) Nachshon, son of Aminadav, from the tribe of
Yudah;
b.) Nethanel, son of Tzuar, from the tribe of
Issachar;
c.) Eliav, son of Helon, from the tribe of
Zebulun;
d.) Elitzur, son of Shedeur, from the tribe of
Reuven;
e.) Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, from the tribe
of Shimon;
f.) Eliassaf, son of Deuel, from the tribe of Gad;
g.) Elishima, son of Amihud, from the tribe of
Ephraim;
h.) Gamliel, son of Pedahzur, from the tribe of
Manasseh;
i.) Avidan, son of Gidoni, from the tribe of
Benyamin;
j.) Achiezer, son of Amishaddai, from the tribe
of Dan;
k.) Pagiel, son of Okhran, from the tribe of
Asher; and,
l.) Achira, son of Eynan, from the tribe of
Naphtali?
Answer: The appropriate sequence is as it is listed
within the question:
a.) Nachshon, son of Aminadav, from the tribe of
Yudah (B’midbar 7:12);
b.) Nethanel, son of Tzuar, from the tribe of
Issachar (B’midbar 7:18);
c.) Eliav, son of Helon, from the tribe of
Zebulun (B’midbar 7:24);
d.) Elitzur, son of Shedeur, from the tribe of
Reuven (B’midbar 7:30);
e.) Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, from the tribe
of Shimon (B’midbar 7:36);
f.) Eliassaf, son of Deuel, from the tribe of Gad
(B’midbar 7:42);
g.) Elishima, son of Amihud, from the tribe of
Ephraim (B’midbar 7:48);
h.) Gamliel, son of Pedahzur, from the tribe of
Manasseh (B’midbar 7:54);
i.) Avidan, son of Gidoni, from the tribe of
Benyamin (B’midbar 7:60);
j.) Achiezer, son of Amishaddai, from the tribe
of Dan (B’midbar 7:66);
k.) Pagiel, son of Okhran, from the tribe of
Asher (B’midbar 7:72); and,
l.) Achira, son of Eynan, from the tribe of
Naphtali (B’midbar 7:78).
12.) Can you describe the
direct familial relationship between Nachson, son of Aminidav (leader of tribe
of Yudah) and Eleazar, son of Aaron (of the family of Kohath, and leader of the
tribe of Levi)?
Answer: Whilst both leaders are referenced within
this general vicinity of the Torah, the answer to this question escapes the
boundaries of Parashah Naso, and revisits the Book of Shmot; Nachson, leader of the tribe of Yudah, is the
oncle of Eleazar, leader of the tribe of Levi (eventually succeeding
Aaron); Nachson is the brother of
Aaron’s wife, Elisheba, (Shmot 6:16 –
25).
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Discussion Questions:
Discussion Questions:
Amidst the continuing distinction of Levis and כהנים, how might the specific responsibilities of Meraris, Gershonis,
and Kohathis translate into contemporary circumstances?
What are the logistics involved in removing people with skin
diseases, infections, and contamination from corpses, from the camp
(considering that the camp is in continual migration, and the camp itself is
continually dismantled and transported to another location)? Do the “infected” people travel with the
people’s respective tribal camps, or is there a “camp” of “infected” people who
march as a “13th” or “17th” camp, behind the camp of Naphtali?
Within the Torah, there are strict prohibitions regarding the
indulgence within magic and witchcraft;
much of this seems to intend to maintain the integrity of Israeli
concentration upon, and belief within, Adonai (rather than attempting to reconcile
mysteries through perceivably random, irrelevant, and even confusing and
transgressive, pursuits); how does the
practise of the sotah (trial by bitter water) fit within this context?
Is the sotah (trial by bitter water) imposed upon pregnant wives
who are suspected of adultery?
Are there additional (perhaps Universal) applications of the sotah? If the sotah is effectively a measure to
alleviate the jealousy and insecurity of the husband, can it be similarly
applied when someone suspects unfairness within a trade negotiation, or
betrayal from a friend, or dishonesty from a child? To what extent is the suffering that we
respectively experience the consequence of our own
susceptibility/perception/allowance for such suffering? Does life include a guarantee, or
presumption, of invincibility or “freedom from suffering;” or is suffering an intrinsic, inevitable, and
perhaps purposeful factor within the very experience of life, that compels us
(and provides us the opportunity) to provide compassion towards each
other? Is there any legitimacy within
the notion of any punishment or imposition of justice effectively being placebo
for facilitating reconciliation and healing?
What is the background regarding the Nazirite vow; what is the purpose and what is the
explanation regarding the prohibitions?
Is there any intrinsic connexion between the Nazarite vow and the trial
of the wife accused of adultery (particularly considering how both are included
within the same Aliyah?
From where are Israelis obtaining grapes whilst travelling through
במדבר?
Within the concluding Parashah of Shmot, “Pekudai,” there is the
description that the משכן is initially erected on the 1st day of the 1st
month of the 2nd year since the departure from Egypt (Shmot
40:17); within the opening of Parashah
B’midbar, there is the description that the census is commanded on the 1st
day of the 2nd month of the 2nd year since the departure
from Egypt (B’midbar 1:1); this suggests
that all the actions described within the Book of Vayikra, within all 10
Parshiot, occur within the span of 1 month;
this includes: the commands
regarding offerings, the anointing of Aaron and his sons, the death of Nadav
and Avihu, the commands for cleanliness, the commands for righteousness, the
commands for שבת and festivals, and the
commands for yovel and offerings;
however, within Parashah Naso, there is the description that Moshe
anoints the משכן on the same day that it
is erected, and that the 12 days of offerings from the Israeli tribes begin at
this point (B’midbar 7:1); is it
appropriately understood that this specifically described “erecting” of the משכן is a subsequent
iteration (conducted after moving camp), that the events described in Parashah
Naso occur on the same day as the events described within Parashah Pekudai, or
that another explanation is accurate?
Within Parashah Naso, there is the description that the 12 tribes contribute 6 covered wagons and 12 oxen, collectively, with 2 tribes joining together to provide 1 covered wagon, together; this provision of a “shared” gift seems rather unusual; is there a significant value and expense that is involved with covered wagons during the period of Israelis traveling through במדבר? What is the nature of the economics within במדבר; and again, where are the horses?
It seems that the offerings of the Israeli leaders are
conducted within 12 consecutive days; is
this accurate: are contributions
similarly made during Shabbat? If so,
what are the implications of this (particularly regarding the observance of
Shabbat, yet also regarding the nature of the contribution and who is offering
it)? Does Elishima, son of Amihud, of
the tribe of Ephraim, provide the offering on Shabbat (as it is the described 7th
day of offerings), or is there a different sequence of events?
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118.9.27
אהבא ושלום, Family and Friends.
שלום .नमस्ते.สมาธ.Pax.سلم .Peace.Sat Nam.صلح
.Kwey.Amani.ειρήνη.Pace.Paz.Paix.Fred.Frieden.Vrede.Siochana.мир.امن .和平.平和.평화.Aloha.
The Torah Trivia for Parashah Naso is, again, a week
delayed; and is provided as an
unintended, un-Halachic “double-feature” with the Torah Trivia for this week’s
Parashah: Beha’alotecha.
Parashah Naso provides instruction regarding the
transport and assembly of the משכן, responding to a husband’s suspicion of
adultery, the rules of the nazri oath, and the offerings after the anointing of
the משכן.
The featured Torah Trivia question for Parashah Naso
pertains to the actual ingredients within the “Truth serum” that is
administered to a wife, whose husband suspects of committing adultery, during
the “sato” ritual (trial by bitter water).
The Hebrew phrase for this Parashah are:
“,וישמרך יהוה יברכך”
An extremely terse transliteration is: “Y’varechach (Adonai) v’eeshmerach;” which translates to: “May Adonai bless you and protect you.” Another Hebrew term within this Parashah
is: “נזר,”
(“nazir;” meaning: “to separate one’s self,” and, “to take an
oath”), which is the root verb utilised within the Hebrew term to describe the
vow a spiritual aspirant makes with Adonai to lead an increasingly austere
lifestyle (described within B’midbar, Chapter 6): “נזרו,” (“neezro”).
.שלום שבת
,אהבא ושלום
Peter
שלום.नमस्ते.สมาธ.Pax.سلم.Peace.Sat Nam.صلح.Kwey.Amani.ειρήνη.Pace.Paz.Paix.Fred.Frieden.Vrede.Siochana.мир.امن.和平.平和.평화.Aloha.
ૐ. אמן
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