A few personalities are prominent in Parashat Pinhas: Pinhas, Yehoshua, and Bnot Tzlofchad.  We examine different opinions of the meaning of God establishing a "Brit Shalom" - "covenant of peace" with Pinhas. Was this a correcction for a problematic trait, or a badge of honor for orchestrating peace between Bnei Yisrael and God? 

We take a look at a midrash about the elders' response to Yehoshua as Moshe's successor: Moshe shines like the sun,but Yehoshua shines like the moon.  Is this a negative reflection of Yehoshua or a negative reflection on others, seeing that Yehoshua, a more "regular" person than Moshe, was nevertheless able to reach enormous heights through his dedication and hard work?

Finally, we look at the example of the Daughters of Tzlofchad, as well as other women in the desert generation (according to the midrash), who exemplified love and dedication to God and to the Land of Israel, who "fixed the breach in the fence" in the relationship between God and Israel. 

Pinhas' Act and Reward
Yehoshua's Leadership
Tzelofhad's Daughters
The Land of Israel - Inheritance
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