Becoming Grand by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine It was in the midst of a rebellion against Moshe that Pinchas took action. As a plague of punishment swept the camp Pinchas killed the leader of the rebellion, and put an end to the rebellion and the plague that it caused. In return for restoring peace between Hashem more »

Someone Else’s Zealot by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine Pinchas acted most definitively. When he saw the prince of the tribe of Shimon teasing Moshe he killed him. The prince, Zimri, had taken a Midianite princess dressed for prostitution, and teased Moshe loudly, asking, “May I be with this woman.” Pinchas- the man who acted- is known more »

A Good Eye by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine Moshe was nearing the completion of his career. Although he would have liked to continue and lead the Jewish people into the Land of Israel, Hashem told him that this was not to be. Instead Moshe was told, “Ascend the mountain, and look at the land which I more »

The Key Whole by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine Moshe’s request was simple but profound. He wanted G-d to choose a person who was right for the job. When Moshe was informed that his passing was imminent, he yearned that the person to replace him would be capable of leading the people properly. So he asked that more »