We begin the book of Bamidbar this week. It’s known in English as “Numbers,” because it opens with a census of the Israelites, or at least of the adult males. Putting aside the issue of how historically accurate the census numbers are, there’s something much more interesting going on. In Num. 1:46 we’re told, “All who were enrolled came to 603,550.” If that number rings a bell, it should. Back in Exo. 38:26 another count also comes up with the number 603,550. What a coincidence. But wait, there’s more. read more »
BamidbarMy Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah)- Bamidbar
Submitted by Daniel M. Kimmel [Brookline, MA] on Thu, May 29, 2008
I'm a film critic in Boston (Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Variety, Jewish Advocate), lecturer (Suffolk University, private groups) and MC for the New England Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. My one paragraph drashes are for my brotherhood newsletter. You may use them for your own.
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