Best of the Jewish Web For Chukat (Parshat Chukat)

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red heifer

Week 35: Numbers 19:1 - 22:1

• Haftarah Portion: Judges 11:1 - 11:33

• Summary: The ritual of the red heifer, the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, and the incident of Moses striking the rock are recounted. The Haftarah narrates the story of Jephthah and his vow, emphasizing the significance of trust and commitment.

• Thematic Connection: Trust and Commitment

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By Darshan Yeshiva

Chukat covers a lot of ground. And some of it is very timely. The rest of it? Well, not so much.

So let’s take it theme by theme, and see where in the world we can find the very best on cows, the death of prophets, and the reminder of why Moses never made it to the Promised Land.

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But first, an announcement…