This week’s Torah portion goes from Numbers 33:1 to 36:13. As the book of Numbers draws to a close, Moses maps out the boundaries of the land of their inheritance and he allocates the land portions set out for each of the tribes. The tribes of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh negotiate with Moses and agree…
DetailsTorah: Numbers 30:1 – 32:42, “Mattot” (Tribes & Journeys … ) Haftorah: Jeremiah 2:4 – 28, 3:4 New Testament: James 4:1 – 12 Gospel: Matthew 6:5 – 14, “Avinue” (Our Father … )
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