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The Soul of Each and Every Individual (Parashat Pinchas)

July 07, 2007 | By Rabbi Melissa B. Simon

Media Type(s): Torah Commentary

Textual Source: Numbers

Torah Portion: Pinchas

This resource is part of the Torah Queeries collection.

While the Torah portion begins with a census that broke down the people into groups and abstract numbers, the author teaches that Rashi’s understanding of the change of leadership suggests that ultimately each Israelite was seen as an individual. Too often Queer people are viewed as one monolithic group, without regard for the beauty of our diversity. May we grow closer to a loving God who accepts each of us as we are.

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