So this Shabbat we read Torah Portions
Bechukotai in the Diaspora
and Bamidbar in Israel

Murders in Texas have a "Bchukotai" ring to them ...

Liars on CNN - lead us to need a BAMIDBAR - desert protection formation!

CNN quoting an Arab politician claimed Israeli soldiers killed a journalist -
But this is totally not fact-based -

It is used to inflame anti-semitism and Israel hatred -
to help Arabs steal more and more of Israel. while politicians debate -

CNN'd claim disputs 3000 years of history-

So let's take a look at the Bamidbar story:

Moses and our Leaders in the desert

Are Counting "the troops",
and organizing lines of defense in the desert

- and lines of command...
Similar to the Israel Defense Force (IDF) today - our Army -
whose purpose and functioning is to DEFEND Israelis - Jews and Arabs alike!

Someone in Shul suggested the Bamidbar Counting is to show
Individual Responsibily ... and for the Torah and the Almighty - everyone "counts" -

But remember - the People of Israel get promises "to the People" -
and while individuals all count -
The Torah Binds Us Together

To teach the WORLD that G-d's purpose is for us to LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER

Blessings of Love Frendship Sharing and Health

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Andy Eichenholz