The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
As Sefer Bamidbar begins, things look perfect for Am Yisrael and the plan to bring them to Eretz Yisrael. The mishkan is up and running, and the tribes are encamped in an orderly fashion, ready for any confrontation. But as soon as they leave the area of Har Sinai, headed in the direction of Eretz Yisrael, the rebellions in the desert begin.
Join Rabbi Yitzhak Zuriel as he examines the factors, in the eyes of the sages of the Talmudic period, that contributed to the rebellions that among other things led to the decree of 38 years of wandering in the desert.
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Time of Class
June 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: Introduction; The unreported rebellion
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: Introduction; The unreported rebellion
Class description
In this first session of this new series, we will introduce the subject by reading and discussing verses from the book of Bemidbar that relate in general the manner in which Bnei Yisrael knew when to travel and when to stay encamped in place. Then we will read about the very first travel of Bnei Yisrael from Har Sinai, and the unreported rebellion that took place almost immediately, according to the gemara in Masechet Shabbat.
For your convenience I have attached here the sources for this session.
Handouts
June 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
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June 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
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June 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
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July 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
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July 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
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July 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
Class description
July 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert: The Rabbinic Mind: Rebellions in the Desert
Class description
Rabbi Yitzhak Zuriel has been enjoying guiding students in how to learn and understand Talmud at WebYeshiva.org since its founding. He began his teaching career as a teacher and educational director at Michlelet Bruria in the 1980s. For over 20 years, he has been working as a software engineer in Jerusalem, and during that time has been an editor and contributor to the company NDS's Torah journal, Chiddushei Torah@NDS, that was published annually from 1996-2014 . He and his wife reside in Ma'ale Adumim and are parents to five children and have many grandchildren.