General Overview: Pinchas is rewarded for his bravery. A census of
the Israelites is taken. The daughters of Tzelophchad successfully argue
for a portion in the land of Israel. Joshua is ordained Moshe's
successor. G‑d relays to Moshe the details of all the holiday
sacrifices.
Aliya Summary: Last week's reading
concluded with Moabite and Midianite women seducing Jewish men and
enticing them to idol worship. At that point, Pinchas unilaterally
executed a Jewish leader along with the Midianite princess with whom he
was cohabiting. This week's reading opens with G‑d praising Pinchas, and
rewarding his bravery by granting priesthood to him and his
descendants. G‑d then commands the Jews to punish the Midianites by
hounding and smiting them. The fulfillment of this command is described
in next week's reading. G‑d commands Moses and Elazar the High Priest to
conduct a census of all males over the age of twenty.
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