The Israelites loot and raze cities as they wage total war against the idolatrous Midiante and Moabite peoples. After the slaughter, they gather the booty and spoil of battle, including captive slaves, and bring it to the Israelite camp, where G-d commands it be equitably divided among the Israelite nation. What can we take away, today, from these violent and destructive portions?
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I’m not a rabbi, so every week, I look at our Torah portion and try to put it in conversation with the world around me. Judaism is rich in tradition, and each of us deserves the chance to find our own meaning in the text. Whether you’re studying Torah daily, or taking a moment to prepare for Shabbat, I hope you’ll make these ten minutes of Torah part of your week.
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