The Census
This tribe was NOT included in the Census (count) in Parsha BaMidbar.
Levi
TRUE or FALSE - We MUST have PROOF that a woman cheated on her husband in order to make her go through the Sotah ritual.
False - she goes through the Sotah ritual because we don't have conclusive proof
TRUE or FALSE - A nazir can drink beer.
True
Why does the Torah start with the story of Creation first, instead of with mitzvot (commandments)?
To show the world was created by G-d
What does the word “tzaddik” mean?
A righteous person
Moshe counted the people using this method.
A half-shekel coin
This person gives the Sotah the “bitter waters” for her to drink.
The Kohen
These are the 3 things a nazir does not do.
Drink wine / grape products, touch a dead body, cut their hair
TRUE or FALSE - Adam, the first human, was a Jew.
False
Rabbi Yoḥanan said: Only in his generation was Noah righteous; if he had lived in Abraham’s generation, he would not have been considered impressive. What does Rabbi Yohanan think of Noah?
He was righteous only in his own generation
The group of people who were counted in parsha Bamidbar.
Every man over 20
Which of these is NOT one of the ingredients for the “bitter waters” the Sotah has to drink?
Water
Dust from the floor of the Mishkan
Ink from a Sefer Torah
Ink from written curses
Ink from a Sefer Torah
This is why people don't take on the vow of being a Nazir today.
Because there is no Temple to bring the offering once your period of being a Nazir is over (so you would be stuck as a Nazir for life).
This is what Hashem created humans in the image of.
In the image of G-d (b'tzelem Elokim).
Reish Lakish said: All the more so! If Noah could be righteous in his corrupt generation, imagine how much greater he would have been in a righteous one. What does Reish Lakish think of Noah?
Noah would have been even greater in a more righteous generation
This was the job of the Levi’im.
To help with the Mishkan and serve Hashem
These are the 3 conditions for a woman to go through the Sotah ritual.
1. The husband must be jealous (he warned her not to be alone with a specific other man)
2. The wife must have been alone with that other man.
3. There are no witnesses to prove or disprove that she cheated.
This is why someone might want to become a Nazir.
To show self-discipline and holiness / be closer to Hashem.
The Mishnah (Sanhedrin 4:5) teaches that God created one person so that we would know that saving one life is like __________, and destroying one life is like _______________
saving the world; destroying the world
Rashi says: “Noah walked with God” — This means that Noah needed God’s support to be righteous. What does Rashi think of Noah's level of righteousness?
The Hebrew term for the portable Temple the Jewish people built in the wilderness during their wandering for 40 years, before entering the land of Israel?
Mishkan
This is the consequence of drinking the bitter waters and being innocent
She is blessed with fertility (to have more children)
Ramban says the Nazir brings a sin offering because “they return to normal life afterward — stepping down from that holiness.” What is Ramban’s problem with being a Nazir?
He thinks going back down after being on a higher level is a problem
The Mishnah goes on to teach that no one should say, “My father is greater than your father.” Why?
Because all people are equal
The Kotzker Rebbe calls Noah a “tzaddik in a fur coat”. When it is cold outside, some people put on a fur coat and keep themselves warm, while others light a fire to keep themselves and others warm as well. What doesthe Kotzker Rebbe mean to say about Noah?
Noah was only looking out for himself