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This week’s Torah portion, Bamidbar (in the wilderness), we address several aspects of numbers in the bible.
Torah Portion Bamidbar: Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
Questions and Topics in this Discussion:
- Where Did the Name “Numbers” Come From?
- What is History’s Place in the Bible?
- The Usage of Numerals
- Gematria
- Tertullian’s Role in Leading Early Christians Away From Torah Keeping
- אֶחָד Echad (One)
Other Teachings Mentioned In This Podcast
This Week’s Haftarah

In Haftarah Bamidbar, the prophet Hoshea uses imagery of divorce, shaming and execution to convey YHWH’s message to Israel. Yoel and Jeff Gilbert discuss these images, and the redemption, in this episode (3) of our Hoshea series with Talking Torah.

As a supplement to the previous recording, we more closely examine the text and message of Hoshea chapter 2, discussing the meaning of love in Deuteronomy vs. Hoshea, and the relationship of YHWH and Israel.
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