1-minute Lessons on Numbers by Rabbi Nachman Simon

Lessons from the Book of Numbers

One-minute recordings of special points from Torah portions in the Book of Numbers, shared with permission from Rabbi Nachman Simon.

Bamidbar:

Numbers, chapter 2

(1) Effecting and also being effected by your neighbors.

(2)  The effect of your location.

(3) Numbers 3:1-2 – Teach children Torah and their commandments (mitzvos)

(4) Numbers 3:11-13 – A Gentile can dedicate himself to G-d through dedication of heart and dedication to fulfill the 7 Noahide Mitzvot.

Nasso: Numbers, chapters 5-6 – The sotah and the nazir: how to distance yourself from trouble!

Beha’aloscha:

(1) Numbers 8:1-3 – Kindle a Permanent Flame of Inspiration in Others

(2) Numbers 9:1-14 – Lessons of the Second Passover (Pesach Sheini)

(3) Numbers 9:15-23 – You’re at that location for an inner purpose.

(4) Numbers, chapter 11: Appreciate the good you have and don’t complain!

(5) Numbers, chapter 12: The lesson from Miriam – Judge everyone to the side of merit!

Shelach:

“Send, according to your judgment.”

(2) Numbers chapter 13: Don’t Project Your Negative Feeling onto Others!

(3) Numbers chapters 13: Fulfill Your Purpose in This World

(4) Numbers chapters 13-14 – Where Can You Get Closer to G-d (“HaShem”)?

(5) Numbers chapters 13-14 – The Job of a Spy: Just Report to the Facts Your Leader!

(6) Numbers chapter 14: From Slavery to Freedom in 40 Years

(7) Numbers chapter 14: Go With the Promise from G-d

Korach: Numbers chapter 16

(a) Try to Avoid an Argument

(b) Importance of having good neighbors

(c) As Long as You’re Alive, It’s Not Too Late!

(d) Be the Best that You Can Be!

Chukas: Numbers chapter 20 – Miriam’s Reward

Balak:

Numbers chapter 22: Why did Midian and Moab form an alliance?

23:4 – “G-d happened upon Balaam”

Numbers chapter 24: Curses Turned into Blessings!

24:15-20 (and also Rashi there): Balaam’s Prophecies about King David and the Messianic King

Pinchas:

(1) Numbers chapter 26: Good Family Values

(2) Numbers chapter 26: What Happened to the Sons of Korach?

(3) Numbers chapter 27: The Women Loved the Land of Israel!

Masei:

(1) Numbers 33:16 – They encamped in “Kibroth-hataavah” (“Buried by lustful desire”, or “Buried the lustful desire”??)

(2) Numbers 33:38-39 – From Aaron the High Priest, Learn to Love Peace