Parsha Pinchas, defender of faith

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Ruchma Leah Bas Sarah. May all those who need experience a speedy and quick recovery with G-d's help. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Leah Mintche Bas Ya'akov Yosef, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

This week's Parsha Perspective is in the merit of the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh, Rav Chaim Ibn Attar, one of the commentaries I quote frequently. Earlier this week, on Tuesday, the 15th of Tammuz, we observed his Yahrzeit, the anniversary of his passing.

he release date of this episode coincides with the fast day known as Shivah Asar B'Tammuz, the 17th of Tammuz.

This day marks the beginning of a three-week mourning period for the destruction of Jerusalem and both Beis Hamikdash (Temples). May this fast be the final one in exile, leading to the joyous celebration of the ultimate redemption.

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Our Parsha begins with Pinchas, the grandchild of Aaron, receiving a reward for killing Zimri, the head of the tribe of Shimon.

Zimri was publicly consorting with a Midianite princess, so Pinchas took a spear and ended both of their lives.

We find out the names of the people that Pinchas killed.

We learn the reason the Torah mentions their names.