Parasha Summary
The lamps are raised, the Levites are purified, Israel follows the cloud, and the nation learns that a journey with God requires discipline, humility and faith.
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Bejaaloteja opens with the lighting of the Menorah and develops the great themes of spiritual elevation, divine guidance, journey, complaint, humility, prophecy and the sacred responsibility of leadership.
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Aliyot Reading Order
| Aliyah | Reference | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Numbers 8:1–14 | The Menorah and dedication of the Levites |
| A2 | Numbers 8:15–26 | Service of the Levites |
| A3 | Numbers 9:1–14 | Pesach Sheni |
| A4 | Numbers 9:15–10:10 | The cloud, the journey and the silver trumpets |
| A5 | Numbers 10:11–34 | Israel begins the journey |
| A6 | Numbers 10:35–11:29 | The complaints and the seventy elders |
| A7 | Numbers 11:30–12:16 | Miriam, Aharon and the humility of Moses |
| Maftir | Numbers 12:14–16 | Miriam waits outside the camp |
| Haftarah | Zechariah 2:14–4:7 | The Menorah vision and the spirit of Hashem |
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