When the tribes of Reuben and Gad say they prefer not settle in the Land of Israel, Moses is concerned, but accepts their request and decides that half of the tribe of Menasseh should join them. Why would Moses do that? How would the tribe of Menasseh make things any better?

Join Ami Silver and Daniel Loewenstein as they explore the emotionally charged dynamics in this week’s parsha.

Check out Rabbi Fohrman’s video on Parshat Matot to learn more about how to effectively negotiate.

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