This Week’s Torah Portion: B’midbar – בְּמִדבַּר (Numbers 1:1−4:20)
“And I will espouse you forever:
I will espouse you with righteousness and justice,
And with lovingkindness, caring and mercy” (Hosea 2:21 – Haftarah)
The relationship between God and us is like marriage based first and foremost on Lovingkindness, caring, compassion and mercy.
Parsha B’midbar – בְּמִדבַּר Torah Summary:
God commands Moses to take a census of all the Israelite males over the age of twenty. (1:1-46)
The duties of the Levites, who are not included in the census, are detailed. (1:47-51)
Each tribe is assigned specific places in the camp around the Tabernacle. (1:52-2:34)
The sons of Levi are counted and their responsibilities are set forth. (3:1-3:39)
A census of the firstborn males is taken and a special redemption tax is levied on them. (3:40-51)
God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the responsibilities of Aaron and his sons, and the duties assigned to the Kohathites. (4:1-20)
B’midbar – בְּמִדבַּר
“And I will espouse you forever:
I will espouse you with righteousness and justice,
And with lovingkindness, caring and mercy” (Hosea 2:21 – Haftarah)
The relationship between God and us is like marriage based first and foremost on Lovingkindness, caring, compassion and mercy.