The Sedra Behaloscha 5780

In this week’s video for Parshat Behaloscha, we explore one of the fundamental principles of our faith: the nature of prophecy. At the conclusion of our Sedra, we find a unique moment where God Himself defends the stature of Moshe Rabbeinu against the criticisms of Miriam and Aaron. Maimonides teaches that while all prophets receive Divine communication, Moshe was in a category entirely his own. God describes him as being trusted throughout My household, speaking with him mouth to mouth and not in parables. Commentators like the Ibn Ezra and the Rashbam offer different perspectives on what it means to be trusted. Is it a description of Moshe’s constant, standing relationship with the Divine, or is it a testament to his own internal consistency and readiness? This dichotomy between working on oneself and building a relationship with God is a lesson for us all. Shabbat Shalom.