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Pinchas

Detail from "Phinehas slaying Zimri and Cozbi the Midianite"  (circa 1585 to 1645) by Jeremias van Winghe
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The dilemma of Pinchas: When do you teach against the text?

Rabbi George Altshuler by Rabbi George Altshuler July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. PinchasNumbers 25:10−30:1 Our Torah portion this week contains one of those passages that […]

Painting of Moses from the Torah
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Even when violence is sanctioned, it must lead to peace — or forever mark our souls

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
engraving of several women standing before moses, who is seated on a throne
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In this week’s Torah portion, women stand up for their rights — and win

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf July 22, 2022July 22, 2022
engraving of several women standing before moses, who is seated on a throne
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How 5 Jewish daughters reformed a rule and changed society 

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein July 2, 2021July 1, 2021
engraving of several women standing before moses, who is seated on a throne
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A closer look at the heroism of the daughters of Zelophechad

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen July 10, 2020July 9, 2020
Pinchas gets a little stabby in this week's Torah portion. But does the Torah say that's OK?
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Does the Torah sanction acts of zealotry?

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

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