5779 — Chukat: The Fatal Sin of Moses and Aaron

In this week's Parsha, we encounter a fascinating but cryptic story - the waters of Meriva. This story seems to be a re-telling of another story that appears in Exodus, Chapter 17. Unfortunately, it has a tragic ending - G-d decrees that Moses and Aaron will not lead the  children of Israel into the Land of Israel; in other words, Moses and Aaron will die in the desert. But what was their sin and  is the punishment commensurate with the crime? As we examine the multiplicity of responses, to these questions, that have been offered by commentaries, spanning two millennia, we will see how this story becomes an illuminating mirror for the "70 faces" of the Torah. This podcast episode is sponsored by Avrom Jacobs (Alum of Ramah Darom '18) in memory of his beloved wife, Dr. Laura Jacobs z"l. DOWNLOAD THE SOURCE SHEET Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: elmad@pardes.org.il. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts. For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbi Meir Schweiger - Faculty Host Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Adam Titcher – Executive Producer