Sefer Bamidbar and Shavuos: Heritage & Education

06/05/24 • 22 min

This episode takes us into Sefer Bamidbar and the upcoming festival of Shavuot, highlighting their relevance to modern parenting. Rabbi Shifman discusses the Parsha's unique census, where each individual is counted by name, illustrating the importance of acknowledging each child's unique identity in our educational and parenting approaches. As we prepare for Shavuot, celebrating the giving of the Torah, explore how the concept of lineage and the acceptance of the Torah can inspire us to instill a sense of heritage and responsibility in our children, preparing them to carry forward our traditions and values.

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