Reuven Gad and Menasheh

נמצאו 25 תוצאות חיפוש

1. The Inauguration

   Rabbi Yair Kahn

   This lesson discusses two issues: 1. The significance of the Midian War in light of the detailed description of the loot gathered after the battle; 2. The reason half the tribe of Menashe was added to Gad and Reuven, after they requested land on the eastern side of the Jordan (the Transjordan).

2. The Episode of Reuven and Gad

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   The episode involving the tribes of Gad and Reuven is written in great detail. The conditions to receiving the land in the Transjordan are repeated twice. What is the purpose of the lengthy description? Why are the conditions repeated twice? What is the relationship between this story and the description in Devarim?

3. Moshe's Speech to Gad and Reuven - Justified Rebuke or a Misunderstanding?

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   Moshe's harsh response to the tribes of Gad and Reuven, and their response to Moshe, raise the following question: was there a misunderstanding between Moshe and the two tribes, or did the tribes change their mind in light of Moshe's harsh response?

4. Conclusion of Chapter 1: Yehoshua Assumes Leadership

   Rabbi Michael Hattin

   This lesson examines how Yehoshua goes about solidifying his leadership and living up to its mandate by instilling the people with direction and confidence. He leads the nations in preparations for the crossing of the Jordan River. The significance of the three day period of preparation is examined, and the story of the tribes Reuven, Gad, and half the tribe of Menasheh is reviewed in the context of Yehoshua.

5. Chapter 22: Settling the Lands East of the Jordan

   Rabbi Michael Hattin

   This lesson will discuss the settling of the Transjordan by Reuven, Gad, and half of the tribe of Menasheh. We will also address and the consequences of separation: the tension created by their erection of an altar next to the Jordan River.

6. "A Possession Before the Lord" (Audio)

   Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 32 דקות

   Why is Moshe so upset at the tribes of Reuben and Gad for asking for land east of the Jordan River - land suitable for their many cattle? Is their request worse than the "Sin of the Spies"? To understand Moshe's anguish, we must examine parallels in the story of Abraham and Lot, their cattle conflicts, and Lot's vision of Sedom as fertile and resembling Egypt.

7. Settling the Lands East of the Jordan

   Rabbi Michael Hattin

   Moshe eventually agrees to settle the Eastern Bank of the Jordan River. The Eastern Tribes later build an altar on the Eastern Bank of the Jordan River, nearly inciting civil war in order to bridge the gap. The splitting of the tribe of Menashe is an attempt to maintain a connection between the peoples on the two sides of the Jordan.

8. A Possession Before the Lord (Bamidbar 32:22)

   Rabbi Chanoch Waxman

   The request of Bnei Gad and Reuven positions them outside of the Promised Land, outside of God's plan for the historical future of His people, and even outside of the heritage of Avraham. Moshe’s counter-offer depends on the the loyalty Bnei Gad and Reuven promise their brothers, as well as loyalty to the land of their brothers, and to God.

9. Avoiding Another Kadesh Barnea

   Rabbi David Silverberg

   Moshe’s history lesson is designed to avoid a repetition of the sin of the spies. To this end, the conquering of the Emmorite kings is described as premeditated and the tension regarding the Eastern tribes is downplayed. The commentators offer various explanations as to the relationship of the appointing of judges to the sin of the spies.

10. The Borders of the Land of Israel

    Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

    Why are the borders of the Land of Israel not defined more clearly? Should they include everywhere from the Nile to Euphrates, or do they range from Dan to Beer-Sheva? This shiur examines the biblical roots of this complicated problem.

11. "Renew Our Days as of Old"

    Rabbi Michael Hattin

    The tenth chapter of Sefer Shoftim, occurring about midway through the book, is transitional in character. After the death of Avimelekh, the book records two minor judges : Tola' son of Pua from the tribe of Yissachar, and Yair of Gil'ad from the Transjordanian branch of the tribe of Menashe - who shared the same name as his illustrious ancestor, but not the same success.  Both served for a total of 45 years but precious little is recorded of their exploits.  In fact, the text does not even mention the oppressor from whom they rescued the people. With the demise of the two minor judges that followed Avimelech, the book again reverts to the convention of recounting Israelite betrayal and Divine displeasure, in order to indicate that we are now about to embark upon another new historical era, marked by further decline.

12. The Fall and Rise of Yisrael

    Rabbi Alex Israel

    During Yehu's reign Aram, headed by Hazael occupy the Eastern bank of the Jordan. In Yehoahaz's time the situation becomes direr as Aram imposes a full demilitarization of Israel. The turnaround begins in the days of Yoash who receives a deathbed prophecy from Elisha of a victory over Aram and peaks in the time of Yerovam ben Yoash who receives a prophecy from Yona ben Amitai and restores the Northern border to a magnitude previously witnessed only during the days of David and Shlomo. While historians describe the decline of Aram due to the rise of Assyria, the book of Kings describes a divine process which is surprisingly almost entirely devoid of any repentance. 

    Does the outcome of the prophetic action that Elisha preforms with Yoash on his deathbed actually have an impact on the outcome in reality?

    Is the resurrection from death of the man who came in contact with Elisha's buried bones just another miracle of Elisha or does it symbolize a national resurrection?

13. Ramban on Matot Masei - Cities and Name Changes

    Rabbi Ezra Bick

    תאריך פרסום: תשס"ט | | 32 דקות

    We examine exegetical comments by Ramban on two different pesukim in Mattot- Mas’ei. First, we look at something strange in the lists of cities, formerly in Sihon’s kingdom, which were settled by the people of Reuven. After two names of such cities, the Torah states that the names were changed. Were they changed from idolatrous names? If so, why aren’t the new names recorded, and why are only two cities singled out? Ramban, disagreeing with Rashi, has another explanation: the cities had their former names (from the time of Moav) restored. What is the significance of this? And is the command to inherit the land and settle it a practical sequencing suggestion, or is it one of the mitzvot? 

14. Parshat Mattot - War Ethics

    Rabbi Alex Israel | 37 דקות

    Parashat Mattot presents us with considerable challenges. Much of it is very technical in nature, and seems to contain three distinct, seemingly disconnected chapters: Chapter 30 discusses laws of vows, chapter 31 deals with the war against the Midianites and the spoils from the war, and chapter 32 narrates the request and plan for the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and Menashe to act as shock-troops and then settle land on the eastern side of the Jordan.

    Our focus in this shiur is the equal division of the spoils of war, which ultimately connect the three chapters of this parasha. Why does Judaism devote so much energy to this topic? Why do we need organized legal arrangements about the spoils of vanquished enemies? We explore ethical, tactical, and theological approaches to this question.

15. Individuality in the Crowd

    Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz

16. What's Wrong with Taking Spoils?

    Rabbi Alex Israel

17. Parshat Matot - The Inauguration

    Rabbi Yair Kahn

    תאריך פרסום: תשע"ו | | 12 דקות

    Parshat Matot contains numerous, seemingly superfluous details surrounding the battle with Midian and the two and a half tribes who settled east of the Jordan. How do these details contribute to the theme of Israel becoming a cohesive whole prior to the nation's entry into the land?

18. Matot - Family or Flocks

    Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 17 דקות

    In Parashat Mattot, the men of  Gad and Reuven request the eastern side of Jordan as an inheritance. Their request troubles Moshe, and though it is granted (with some modifications), it should trouble us as well. What are our priorities, and what were theirs? They were so consumed by thoughts of their flocks and riches, and thought they could influence their children even without seeing them often - by telling great stories and building a great altar. It didn't happen as they imagined, though, and their children became distant from the other Israelites. We, too, must ensure that we have our priorities straight, and that we put our family at the forefront of our minds.

19. Yehoshua Perek 22

    Jesse Salem | 27 דקות

    Yehoshua perek 22 describes the return of the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe to their families on the Eastern side of the Jordan, and the building of the altar in Glilot Hayarden, along with the controversy it sparked. 

     

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20. Where - and what - is Divon Gad?

    Rabbi David Silverberg

21. Priorities of Reuven and Gad - Cities or Barns?

    Rabbi David Silverberg

22. Yehoshua 21-22

    Matan Al Haperek

    Matan Al HaPerek - Neta Shapira

    At the conclusion of the apportioning of Eretz Yisrael, the “atypical” tribes receive permission to settle in their individual territories. The tribe of Levi, whose cities are located in the territories of other tribes, are sent to their allotments. The two and a half tribes are also dispatched to their chosen territory east of the Jordan River after having fulfilled their obligation to complete the general conquest with the rest of the tribes. 

23. Matot: Why Is The End of Bamidbar So Anticlimactic?

    Rabbi David Fohrman |

    The Torah is a book of great drama, why does the narrative ends with a seemingly-unnecessary story about a random conquest of some towns? In this week and next week, Rabbi Fohrman paints a picture of epic connections to the stories of Jacob, Joseph and Judah.

     

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24. Masei: Why Is The End of Bamidbar So Anticlimactic? II

    Rabbi David Fohrman |

    In this video, we still ask, why does the Torah end the narrative sections with the story of Yair ben Menashe conquering some towns? In finding the answer, Rabbi Fohrman teaches us about true reconciliation: brothers taking care of brothers.

     

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25. Mattot Masei - Reuven, Gad, and their Descendants on the Eastern Side of the Jordan

    Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 30 דקות

    We will trace the story of Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven asking for land holdings on the east side of the Jordan. We will evaluate the story and see what the historical ramifications are to their decision to stay on the east side of the Jordan.

    Do they place such a priority on their flocks as to cause their relationship with God and the rest of Israel to wane?