Structure of Bemidbar

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1. The Nation and the Shekhina in the Wilderness

   Rabbanit Sharon Rimon

   The Book of Numbers can be divided in a number of ways: based on the years during which events take place (second year/fortieth year); based on the actions of Bnei Yisrael (preparations for the journey/The journey through the desert); and based on the spiritual status of the nation (ideal/sins and complaints/return to the original ideal state). The initial narratives demonstrate that the camp is a Chariot for the divine presence on earth - an integration of the divine ideal in the human reality.

2. Tehillim 107 and the Meaning of the Inverted "Nun" of Tanach

   Rabbi Yitzchak Twersky |

   We ask how it is possible to witness spectacular miracles and still end up as Dor HaMidbar. We examine the story of Noah and conclude that what is critical is human choice and action - what we do with what God shows us. Looking at the phenomenon Nun Hafukha (the “upside down Nun”) primarily through Mizmor 107 in Tehillim, we will build a large picture view of what the upside down nuns are, what they are about, what the message is, and why they appear in Tanakh where they do.

3. Parashat Beha'alotekha: The Three Books of Bamidbar

   Rabbi Yair Kahn

   According to Rebbi in Tractate Shabbat, the parasha of "Va-yehi binsoa" is the dividing point of Sefer Bamidbar. In fact, Rebbi goes even farther, considering the sections of Bamidbar before and after this parasha as distinct books. A quick overview of Bamidbar is sufficient to reveal the sharp contrast that underlies Rebbi's position and a glimpse into the ideal purpose of Sefer Bamidbar - a profound truth about the essence of Am Yisrael and their relationship to God. 

4. The Structure of Sefer Bemidbar

   HaTanakh.com Staff

5. Parshat Bemidbar Part 1: Introduction to Sefer Bemidbar

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 25 minutes

   This podcast introduces Sefer Bemidbar by noting its content, structure and context. We also highlight the differences between Bemidbar and Vayikra, and discusses the order of the tribes, the dates in the book, and the goal of a census.

    

   Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

6. Sefer Bemidbar: Let's Get This Straight

   Rabbi Gad Dishi | Hour and 5 minutes

   Why is the book of Bemidbar out of chronological order and where? What does this represent and what can we learn from this? This lecture analyzes whether there is a logical order to the sequence of the narratives in Sefer Bemidbar by conducting a structural analysis and exploring parallels in content and linguistics between the various parts of the book. This exploration leads us to an understanding of our relationship with God, and what it means to be His nation.

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