Shabbat Gathering: About brave women.

Gud Shabbos Khaveyrim, as is our custom, we will gather tonight at 5.45p ct to welcome Shabbat. These are the coordinates:

Zoom
Meeting ID: 883 8469 4181
Password: 822665
Phone: +1 312 626 6799

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Here we go.

This week’s Torah portion is Pinchas and it includes the story of the five daughters of Tzelofhad. A testament to courage and speaking out for one’s rights.

Tzelofhad had died and his only direct heirs were his daughters who, according to tradition, had no share in his estate. His daughters were named Mahla and No’a, Hogla, Milka and Tirtza. They went to Moses and petitioned him for an inheritance.

The daughters were in a pickle. Left destitute, their marriage prospects were dim because there was no dowry. But there was also the issue of justice involved. Just because they were women, should they not receive their share of the inheritance?
Moses conferred with Hashem and Hashem told Moses to grant the women the inheritance. There was a condition: They had to marry in their tribe so that the inheritance would stay in the tribe.

I admire Mahla and No’a, Hogla, Milka and Tirtza. They had the courage to stand up not just for themselves but for what was right. And they were rewarded for their courage. I can hope that I would be willing to do the same.

And may it be for all of us a blessing.

See you tonight!
Mit vareme grusn,
(With warm regards,)

All my love,
brian.

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