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“And Bnei Yisrael journeyed from the springs of Bnei Yaakon to Mosera, there Aharon died.” (11:6)

The Ramban suggests that Har Ha’Har, upon which Aharon died, was actually a mountain ridge stretching from Mosera to Kadesh. Aharon climbed up to the ridge in Kadesh and died on top opposite Mt. Mosera. This explanation resolves the apparent contradiction concerning the place of Aharon’s demise, Mosera or Har Ha’Har.             Horav Yekusiel Grunwald, z.l., offers a homiletic rendering of this pasuk which suggests a profound message. Mosera was the place where brother fought against brother with casualties falling on each side. After Aharon’s death, the Clouds of Glory departed, causing much consternation among Bnei Yisrael. Afraid of war…

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