Parshah Hukkat has one of the most troubling stories in the Torah. Moses loses his temper with the Israelites and strikes a rock to get water, instead of acknowledging God's intervention. As a result, God tells Moses, "Because you did not trust Me enough to affirm My sanctity in the sight of the Israelite people, therefore you shall not lead this congregation into the land I have given them." (Num. 20:12). It seems a harsh punishment, especially since it is God, not Moses, who seemed to be losing His temper with the Israelites up until now. read more »
ChukatMy Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah) - Hukkat
Submitted by Daniel M. Kimmel [Brookline, MA] on Fri, Jul 4, 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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