Order of the Tribes

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1. The List of Those Descending to Egypt as an Introduction to Sefer Shemot

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   Sefer Shemot begins with a repetition of the list of those who descended to Egypt; However, there is an essential distinction between this list and the list in Parashat Vayigash. The difference demonstrates the new perception of Shemot, and the movement from family to nation.

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. Menasheh and Ephraim: Who Was Being Blessed?

   Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom

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   This shiur analyzes Yaakov's vision and strategy through the lens of the penultimate blessing scene in Beresheet, drawing on parallels with other scenes of blessings or instructions involving the forefathers. Yaakov wants to create a symbiosis such that there are two counterbalancing forces within the family.

4. 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.

    

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5. Parshat Bemidbar Part 2: The Census

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 25 minutes

   This podcast continues the discussion regarding the order of the tribes listed in Parshat Bemidbar, and deals with the question as to why the tribe of Levi was not counted at this point.  

    

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6. Parshat Bemidbar Part 3: First Born, Kohen & Levi

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 25 minutes

   Which tribe is considered the leading tribe? Is it Reuven- the firstborn, or perhaps Yehuda or Yosef? This podcast discusses this question as it arises in Parshat Bemidbar. We also discuss Moshe’s unique role, as well as the role of the tribe of Levi as a replacement to the firstborns in the service of God in the Mishkan.

    

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7. Parshat Behaalotcha Part 4: Travelling and the Beginning of Failure

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 28 minutes

   This podcast discusses the tribal order of travel in the desert, and the beginning of Bnei Yisrael’s downfall.

    

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