Beha’alosecha – Peninim on the Torah

Rabbi L. Scheinbaum In Beha'alosecha, 5752

“And when the cloud tarried upon the Mishkan many days, then the Bnei Yisrael kept the charge of Hashem and did not journey.” (9:19)

The Ramban describes the remarkable obedience exhibited by Bnei Yisrael in regard to their encampments. The pasuk refers to occasions when the cloud tarried many days, and the place where they happened to camp was not favorable. Even if Bnei Yisrael had desired to journey on, away from the camp site, they were nonetheless enjoined not to transgress the will of Hashem. Because of their awe of Hashem , Bnei Yisrael did not move from the designated camp site. At other times, the cloud was present for only a short time, and the people were weakened from the incessant ourney….

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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum In Beha'alosecha, 5752

“And there were men who were unclean by the (dead) body of a man, so that they could not keep the Pesach on that day and they came before Moshe. Why are we to be held back so as not to bring the korban to Hashem in its appointed season?” (9:6-7)

Rashi states that it was especially appropriate for this parsha to be presented through Moshe, so that it would be consistent with the rest of the Torah. A special group of individuals, however, merited that it be presented through them, for good things are realized through the agency of good people. Rashi is referring to those people who could not offer the Korban Pesach at its proper time, because they were ritually unclean. This was due to their contact with the body of Yosef, which they were transporting from Egypt. Rashi’s statement is perplexing. Is there anyone who had greater…

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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum In Beha'alosecha, 5752

“And this was the work of the Menorah… according to the pattern which Hashem had shown Moshe, so he made the Menorah.” (8:4)

Rashi explains that the word “and this” means that Hashem showed Moshe with His “finger” the exact pattern of the Menorah, as Moshe was puzzled regarding the Menorah’s pattern. Perhaps this can be further explained in the following manner: Two men are each given the necessary materials with which to build a house, although neither has the knowledge or the talent to perform this task successfully. These two individuals explore different routes in order to confront this challenge. One goes to a carpenter to learn the necessary skills for building a house. Afterwards, he takes the materials and builds the…

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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum In Beha'alosecha, 5752

“Speak unto Aharon and say to him. When you light the lamps towards the face of the Menorah shall the seven lamps give light.” (8:2)

Rashi explains the reason for the Torah’s juxtaposition of the parsha of the Menorah upon the parsha of the Nesiim. When Aharon observed the numerous offerings brought by the Nesiim for the dedication of the altar, he felt dejected that neither he nor any member of his tribe was included in this auspicious occasion. Hashem said to him, “By your life, yours is greater than theirs, for you will kindle and prepare the lamps.” The Ramban attempts to rationalize Aharon’s discontentment, given the fact that the number of korbanos which he offered during the seven days of milluim (inauguration) far…

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“And when the cloud tarried upon the Mishkan many days, then the Bnei Yisrael kept the charge of Hashem and did not journey.” (9:19)

“And there were men who were unclean by the (dead) body of a man, so that they could not keep the Pesach on that day and they came before Moshe. Why are we to be held back so as not to bring the korban to Hashem in its appointed season?” (9:6-7)

“And this was the work of the Menorah… according to the pattern which Hashem had shown Moshe, so he made the Menorah.” (8:4)

“Speak unto Aharon and say to him. When you light the lamps towards the face of the Menorah shall the seven lamps give light.” (8:2)

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