By the Numbers
This is the English name of the fourth book of the Torah, which comes from the fact that Bnei Yisrael were counted at the beginning.
Numbers
This holy structure was located exactly in the center of the camp.
the Mishkan
Originally, the "Firstborns" were supposed to serve in the Mishkan, but they were replaced by this tribe.
The Levi'im
The Hebrew word "Bamidbar" actually translates to this in English.
In the Deasert
I am the brother of Moshe and the very first Kohen Gadol.
Aharon
To be counted in the army census, a man had to be at least this old
20 Years Old
Each group of three tribes had one of these colorful items to identify them.
Degel/Flags
The Levi'im were divided into three main families: Gershon, Merari, and this one.
Kehat
This Hebrew word means "head," but in this Parsha, it is used to mean "take a census"
Rosh ראש
We were the two sons of Aharon who passed away because we brought a "strange fire" before Hashem.
Nadav and Avihu
This tribe was the largest in population during the census in the desert.
Yehuda
These three tribes—Yehuda, Yissachar, and Zevulun—camped on this side of the Mishkan, where the sun rises.
the East
This specific family of Levi'im had the job of carrying the most "Kodesh" (holy) items, like the Aron and the Menorah.
Kehat
This is the Hebrew word for the Tabernacle, the portable home for Hashem.
Mishkan
I was the leader (Nasi) of the tribe of Yehuda.
Nachshon Ben Avinadav
While most tribes were counted from age 20, the Levi'im were counted starting from this young age.
one month old
When it was time to travel, this tribe always marched first.
Yehuda
The Levi'im didn't carry the holy items on wagons; instead, they carried them in this way.
On their Shoulders
Each person was counted according to their "Bet Av," which means this.
House of their father
Hashem told Moshe that these people "belong to Me" because He saved them during the 10th plague in Egypt.
The First Borns
The total number of Jewish men counted (excluding Levi'im) was approximately this many hundred thousand.
600,000? (Actual: 603,550)
These two people and their families camped right in front of the entrance to the Mishkan on the East side.
Moshe and Aharon
Before the Levi'im could carry the holy vessels, these people had to cover them with special cloths.
The Kohanim (aharon and sons)
This is the Hebrew term for the "princes" or leaders of each tribe.
Nesi'im נשיאים
We are the two remaining sons of Aharon who helped him with the Mishkan service.
Elazar and Itamar