How can a people who witnessed the divine revelation at Mount Sinai fall into the sin of the Golden Calf just 40 days later? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, where we delve into Parsha Be'haaloscha and uncover the lessons hidden within the Israelites' journey through the desert. We tackle the initial complaints about the manna, Miriam's critical remarks about Moshe, and foreshadow the sin of the spies and Korach's rebellion. Highlighting the indispensable role of the oral Torah, we reveal how it bridges the gaps left by the written Torah, providing examples like tefillin and mezuzah to illustrate this crucial interplay.

We explore the challenges of maintaining spiritual fervor in a material world. Drawing striking parallels to modern times, we recount the miraculous survival of the Jewish people during a recent barrage of rockets from Iran, showing how extraordinary events can coexist with human frailty. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that bridges ancient teachings with contemporary experiences, offering profound insights into the timeless struggle of sustaining faith amidst life's trials.
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This episode (Ep 6.36) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Be'haaloscha is dedicated in Honor of Gary Nathanson & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!

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Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 18, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on June 20, 2024
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