One of the most beautiful and familiar Torah passages occurs in this week’s Parshah Naso, the priestly benediction (Num. 6:24-26). God is asked to bless Israel, to deal kindly with Israel, to bestow favor upon Israel and to grant Israel peace. This last, the desire for peace, permeates our texts and our liturgy. The Amidah concludes with “Sim Shalom,” a prayer for peace. The Birkat, the blessings after a meal, concludes with a request for peace. On Shabbat we sing “Shalom Aleichem,” welcoming the ‘Malachai haShalom,” angels of peace. read more »
NasoMy Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah) - Naso
Submitted by Daniel M. Kimmel [Brookline, MA] on Fri, Jun 6, 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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