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Parshat Bamidbar

Intégrer la Torah dans sa vie par la réflexion et la conversation peut être une expérience incroyablement amusante et engageante. C'est un voyage de découverte, où la sagesse ancienne et les enseignements intemporels prennent vie dans nos expériences quotidiennes. Grâce à la réflexion, nous avons la possibilité de plonger dans la riche tapisserie de la Torah, d'en extraire des idées et des leçons profondes qui résonnent dans notre vie moderne. La joie réside dans les moments "aha", ces occasions où un verset ou une histoire de la Torah se connecte soudainement à nos défis personnels, nos aspirations et nos valeurs. Et lorsque nous nous engageons dans des conversations sur la Torah avec d'autres personnes, cela devient une exploration interactive, où des perspectives et des interprétations diverses améliorent notre compréhension. Ces dialogues suscitent souvent l'enthousiasme et la curiosité intellectuelle, rendant le processus d'apprentissage à la fois agréable et satisfaisant. La Torah devient une partie vivante et dynamique de notre vie, offrant non seulement des conseils mais aussi une source de fascination, de connexion et de croissance sans fin.

REMARQUE : Ne vous sentez pas obligé de parcourir toutes les sources ou de répondre à toutes les questions - à moins que vous ne le souhaitiez. Même une seule source ou une seule question vous donnera beaucoup de matière pour la discussion et la méditation. Profitez-en !

Some thoughts from the parsha

This week’s parsha, at first glance, seems like an organizational chart, denoting the total number of people, where they sit and what their jobs are. It would be easy to breeze through these passages, assuming that they are simply dry and technical logistic arrangements and not essential to the Torah narrative. Yet, there is a very deep concept that is embedded in the seating chart of the Children of Israel.

Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner, of blessed memory, was known as the Izhbitzer Rebbe. In his sefer, Mei Shiloach, he makes the following point. The parsha begins with an instruction to Moses to count the heads of the Jewish people, specifically males between the ages of 20 and 60. The language of the commandment is se’u et rosh, literally– “lift up the heads”—but more freely, “count the heads”. The Izhbitzer explains that se’u is related to the word nesi’ut, or “leadership, office”. In Berachot 58a, it is mentioned that no one’s perspective is the same as another’s. G-d gives to each individual their own goodness and life, with no one’s portion similar to another’s. Therefore, He commanded Moses, “lift up the heads”, meaning, let each and every person come to his or her right place, the unique space that has been designated for him or her. And through this, that person will receive their commission, their “office”, their aspect of leadership.

An orchestra is comprised of musicians playing different instruments. Each one must play his or her part. The harpist can’t play the tuba’s part. Nor can the violinist play the timpanist’s part. Yet, each one is essential to the overall symphony. All the musicians surround the conductor, who brings the disparate parts together to create a unified piece of music. Similarly, the Children of Israel were situated around the Tabernacle and thereby united as individuals in the service of G-d. This template is relevant to all humanity, who, by placing G-d at the center, can contribute to the creation of a G-dly world as individuals, together.

Now, reflect upon the following questions

1. What does it mean to “lift up the heads” in our lives? How can we interpret this concept of acknowledging and valuing each individual’s unique perspective and role?

2. Reflecting on the analogy of an orchestra, how does it relate to our lives and relationships? Are there instances where we’ve experienced harmony or discord within our communities or families, and how did individual contributions play a role?

3. Considering the idea that everyone has their own “office” or aspect of leadership, how can we encourage and support one another in discovering and fulfilling our unique roles?

4. In what ways do we see individuals coming together to create a unified whole in our communities or society? How can we actively contribute to this unity while still embracing our individuality?

5. How can we incorporate the notion of placing something greater than ourselves at the center of our lives, whether it be a spiritual belief, a shared purpose, or a common goal, to foster unity and cooperation in our relationships and communities?

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Shabbat Shalom !

Par le rabbin Tani Burton

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