Caleb

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1. Chapter 14: Calev and the Journey to Chevron

   Rabbi Michael Hattin

   After having briefly outlined the tribal territories of Reuven, Gad and half Menashe that had been assigned by Moshe on the eastern side of the Jordan River, the text now turns its attention to the divisions of Canaan proper.

2. Chapter 15: The Tribal Boundaries of Yehuda

   Rabbi Michael Hattin

   With the account of Chapter Fifteen, the tribal divisions of territory are finally introduced. The Canaanite military alliances have long ago been smashed, their sponsors now reconciled to the inevitable settlement of Israel in the land, and Yehoshua has become old. The narrative now turns its attention to more national concerns, as the borders of the nascent state are delineated. This lesson focuses on the borders of Yehuda.

3. Parshat Shelah

   Rabbi Alex Israel | 31 minutes

   In the story of the Sin of the Spies, It seems as though Calev is the only active defender of the land, as Yehoshua only joins him many verses later, in a much more passive way. What may explain this? By closely examining the story we can learn about the personalities of Calev and Yehoshua, where they each derive their strength to stand in the face of adversity, and about different forms of leadership.  

4. The Differences Between Kalev and Yehoshua in the Story of the Spies

   Rabbi Dr. Tamir Granot

   In the story of the Sin of the Spies, why did Yehoshua remain silent at first in response to the comments of the meraglim, while Kalev responded forcefully? This article highlights the differences in personality between Kalev and Yehoshua, and teaches us about different approaches to leadership and reliance on God.   

5. The Sin of the Spies - Kalev's Different Spirit and the Punishment for the Sin of the Spies

   Rabbi Ezra Bick | 14 minutes

   In the aftermath of the Sin of the Spies, God says that because Calev had a different spirit and followed God, he will enter the Land of Israel.

   Why isn’t Yehoshua mentioned? What does a "different spirit" mean? Did Calev have a more difficult time than Yehoshua in following the path of God? Was his "different spirit"  different from the other spies, or different from Yehoshua?

   We also look at the matter of the  punishment for the Sin of the Spies: why should it be one year for each day? Shouldn't the punishment fit the crime? Or was there sin in the trip itself?