female concept

Chukas – The death of Miriam

Why did Miriam die just as the Jews were about to enter Israel at the end of the forty years? Why is the matter of her death not discussed by any commentaries? What is the connection between her death and the Red Heifer? Why was her special death, which was similar to the death of…

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Korach – Understanding the female aspect

What is at the root of Korach’s rebellion? Why does Korach come with the argument that a garment which is completely Techeles (blue wool) need not have the tzitzis hung on its corners? What is the significance of the fact that Korach’s name means baldness? What is the significance of the Gemara’s assertion of the…

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