Parashas Shlach, Issue #849 – By Pinchas Winston All the Children of Israel complained against Moshe and Aharon, and the entire congregation said, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this desert.” (Bamidbar 14:2)   YEARS AGO WHEN I gave a talk to a large…

Parashas BeHa’alosecha, Issue #838 – By Pinchas Winston Speak to Aharon and tell him: “When you light the lamps, the seven lamps must cast their light toward the face of the Menorah.” (Bamidbar 8:2)   THE LAST PART of the previous parsha was consumed with the gifts presented by the leaders of each tribe as…

Parashas Naso, Issue #847 – By Pinchas Winston Speak to the Children of Israel and say to them: Should any man’s wife go astray and deal treacherously with him . . . (Bamidbar  5:12)   HOW MANY TIMES have you seen someone do something in public and wonder to yourself, “Doesn’t that person see what…

Parashas Bamidbar & Shavuos, Issue #846 – By Pinchas Winston God spoke to Moshe in the Sinai Desert . . . (Bamidbar  1:1)   “We will do, and we will understand.” The Talmud calls this the language of angels. The Tzadukim called us impetuous for saying it. In truth, who wouldn’t have put “we will…

Parashas Behar-Bechukosai, Issue #845 – By Pinchas Winston And I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down with no one to frighten [you]. (Vayikra 26:6)   IT IS NOT uncommon to see a security car roaming our small community early in the morning or late at night. It used to be…