Parashot Matot - Masei | From Dependency to Independency | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

The last two Parashot of the book of Bamidbar describe the request of the tribes of Reuven and Gad not to enter the Land of Israel and to remain on the other side of the Jordan river and Moses's reaction is very harsh. Why is Moses angered by their request? Can we see a connection to the next Parsha (Parashat Masei) that describes the journeys of the people of Israel in the desert. Why is this list needed? What do these journeys teach us about the development and transformation that prepared the people of Israel for their entrance into the Land of Israel?
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Shalom Rabbi. Finkelstein, great message for us even TODAY! Blessings and Shalom.

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This commentary was insight into human nature, that we often want to make or have something of our own, but especially in times of war (like now) everyone has to contribute. Parshat Matot says that, on G-d's instructions, Moshe sends 12,000 soldiers to war against Midian, 1000 from each tribe, with Pinchas, son of Elazar Ha Cohen, "the sacred vessels and sounding trumpets in his hand." To get the Mitzraim out of ourselves, we need to build our families and strengthen our communities in Israel, the sacred vessels and sounding trumpets in our hands.

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Todah Rabbi. Parasha always plays out. Many Jews refuse to make Alliyah, some anti Yisrael, and are very comfortable living out of the LAND HaShem has given to our forefathers. Very sad