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“Nevertheless by lot the land shall be distributed, according to the names of the tribes of their fathers shall they inherit.” (26:55)

The “ones who entered Eretz Yisrael” took actual possession of the land only by virtue of their membership in the current generation of the fathers who were originally named in the first counting as the “ones who left Egypt”. These Fathers were the ones to whom Eretz Yisrael was promised. Due to their rejection of it, however, they conceded actual possession of it to their children. Their children were only to exercise this right in the names of their fathers. The most vital possessions of parents are their faithful descendants. They are the witnesses to the merit of the…

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“In that he avenged My revenge among them so that I did not consume the Bnei Yisroel in My jealousy.” (25:11)

Rashi explains, he displayed the anger which I should have displayed. The reason Pinchas desereved such a significant reward was that he performed an action which was considered reserved for Hashem. He could have easily chosen to excuse himself by stating that this was Hashem’s realm. This attitude of not looking for excuses should permeate our entire Torah observance. The Talmud states that the wicked Turnusrufus once asked Rabbi Akiva, why Hashem doesn’t support the poor. Rabbi Akiva responded that Hashem wants the merit of this mitzvah to benefit those who have taken the initiative to perform the mitzvah…

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“Behold I give unto him my covenant of peace. And it shall be unto him and to his children after him.” (25:12-13)

Pinchas’ zealous act averted the destruction of Klal Yisroel and restored Hashem’s Honor and Glory. His achievement exemplifies the deep devotion one should have towards Hashem, and the powerful results which even one individual who acts for the sake of Heaven can effect. Zealousness, a very noble and lofty trait, can become ignominious and reprehensible when its motives and goals are not proper and dignified, Hashem Himself attests to Pinchas’ pure intentions and rewards him everlasting and eternal reward for his actions. Pinchas’ actions, despite the possibility of their being viewed by some as an act of violence and hostility,…

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“And there drew near the daughters of Tzlafchad.” (27:1)

The Yalkut Shimoni states that when a righteous individual stands up amidst a generation of wicked people and boldly strides the tide of criticism which emanates from them, he ultimately claims their reward. This is indicated from Noach who fought against the generation of the flood, and Avrohom who stood against those who built the tower of Bavel, and Lot who withstood the pressures of Sodom. So too, the daughters of Tzlafchad had the right to demand a portion in Eretz Yisroel during a very crucial period in Klal Yisorel’s history. After the spies returned with their slanderous libel against…

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“Take unto you Yehoshua son of Nun, a man in whom there is spirit.” (27:18)

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch Zt”l explains the meaning of “jur” (spirit) as analogous to “”jur” (wind). Just as the wind is invisible, only recognizable by its effects, so too, are the moral and spiritual agents of a human being. This active and moving force in a human being, the power of a discernment between right and wrong although invisible is reflected by its effect on the human being. Although every one possesses this invisible “spirit,” it was reflected emphatically in Yehoshua. He was a uc jur rat aht – one who possessed this spiritual quality to an eminent degree….

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יפקד ד' אלקי הרוחות לכל בשר איש על העדה

Sruly Schnair In Pinchas, 5784

May Hashem, G-d of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the Assembly. (27:16)

The emphasis one places on studying Torah, which facilitates one’s knowledge of its wisdom and allows him to understand the mitzvos and how to perform them, is deeply rooted in Torah principles. We are also enjoined, however, to translate the knowledge we garner into action through acts of kindness and by teaching others. The integration of learning and doing is essential for personal growth, as well as the positive contribution it makes to benefit the Jewish community. By combining Torah study with gemillas chassadim, one lives a meaningful life of spiritual learning coupled with practical application, which fosters a harmonious…

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“Nevertheless by lot the land shall be distributed, according to the names of the tribes of their fathers shall they inherit.” (26:55)

“In that he avenged My revenge among them so that I did not consume the Bnei Yisroel in My jealousy.” (25:11)

“Behold I give unto him my covenant of peace. And it shall be unto him and to his children after him.” (25:12-13)

“And there drew near the daughters of Tzlafchad.” (27:1)

“Take unto you Yehoshua son of Nun, a man in whom there is spirit.” (27:18)

יפקד ד' אלקי הרוחות לכל בשר איש על העדה

May Hashem, G-d of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the Assembly. (27:16)

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