Tzaraat Miriam

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  1. Zealousness for Moshe (Audio)

    Prof. Jonathan Grossman | 14 minutes

    How is the story of Miriam's leprosy related to the preceding story of the seventy elders? Stylistic elements unite the two stories, but most prominent is the pressing issue which links them both: the nature of Moshe's prophecy. Examining the two stories together as two perspectives (and defenses) for one novel situation allows us to better appreciate the challenges, tensions, and messages about prophecy, leadership, and Moshe's prophetic leadership. 

  2. Tazria-Metzora: Joy in Children

    Rabbi Jay Kelman

  3. Moshe, Aharon, Miriam and the "Kushite Woman"

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    What is the subject of the story of Moshe, Aharon, Miriam and the "Kushite Woman" that concludes our parasha? The story contains so many elements that it becomes difficult to decide which is the most important, and what the parasha is teaching us. 

    What is the main message of the story, creating a common denominator for all the diverse elements included in it?

    Through a close examination of the text, as well as its division into two halves, allows us to contrast various elements of the story, and come to understand the change of status in the sibling triangle, demonstrating the positive effect of the punishment on Aharon and Miriam's perception of their brother Moshe.

  4. Did Moshe Hear Miriam and Aharon Talking about Him?

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  5. The Episode of the Cushite Woman

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    The Torah attaches great importance to the brief narrative concerning the Cushite woman, going so far as to exhort, "Remember that which the Lord your God did to Miriam, on the way, when you came out of Egypt". This narrative raises a number of difficulties:

    Who is this Cushite woman who is the subject of the conversation between Miriam and Aharon, and what is the problem that they are discussing? What is the connection between the two complaints that Miriam and Aharon raise against Moshe? Why is Miriam more dominant in the first verse, while in the second verse, “they said” - collectively? Further on in the narrative, we encounter more questions: Why is only Miriam punished? And why specifically with tzara'at?

    Through an examination of the text, we understand the purpose of this episode-  teaching us about the greatness of Moshe, about the severity of lashon ha-ra, and the praiseworthy example set by Aharon and Miriam, who are not ashamed to acknowledge their sin and to recognize their mistake.

  6. R. Avraham ibn Ezra

    Part 2

    Dr. Avigail Rock

    Ibn Ezra describes his commentary as “the book of the straight,” - a reference to following the way of peshat. Ibn Ezra explains the work as a commentary based on the fundamentals of grammar, language, and stylistic sensitivity and conforming to the requirements of logic and reason.

    Ibn Ezra declares that he is not obligated to previous commentaries, referring both to Midrashic sources and the commentaries of his predecessors.  However, in his commentaries to the halakhic part of the Torah, Ibn Ezra sees himself as bound to the Sages’ exegesis.

    Similarly, Ibn Ezra distinguishes between two types of Midrashic sources: tradition and speculation.  The Ibn Ezra feels compelled to accept a tradition but not an interpretation that they concocted of their own accord.

     

    Ibn Ezra formulates a consistent set of linguistic and grammatical rules in his commentary:

    • The formulation of rules which are adequate for all circumstances. For example he explains the word "Na" as always meaning "now".
    • The meaninglessness of trivial changes; the verse uses synonyms frequently, and there need be no justification for interchanging them. Similarly, there is no reason necessary for variations in spelling. This is applied to differences between the Ten Commandments in Shemot vs. Devarim.
    • The verse will often use a word to refer to multiple items, even though it appears in the text only once.
    • The Torah is written generally according to chronological sequence. Despite this, sometimes there are some divergences from chronological sequence.
    • The juxtaposition of the passages in the halakhic sections of the Torah is significant, not a capricious sequence of laws.

  7. Parshat Tazria Part 6: Summary: Feeling the Distance

    Shani Taragin | 19 minutes

    This podcast summarizes Parshat Tazria by examining the broader context of tzaraat, and specifically the tzaraat contracted by Miriam in Sefer Bamidbar, in order to gain a deeper understanding as to the nature of this affliction.

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  8. Parshat Behaalotcha Part 6: Prophecy for All, and Miriam & Aharon's Challenge of Moshe

    Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 25 minutes

    This is the final podcast for Parshat Behaalotcha, which discusses Eldad and Medad’s prophecy, the story of the quail, and Miriam’s tzaraat. A close examination of the verses reveals an underlying theme of prophecy throughout the events.  

     

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com