Introduction to course and the sin of Miriam

The Jewish People were punished for making the golden calf and Moshe smashed the luchot.

The spies came back with a negative report about the land of Israel and the people accepted it rather than trusting God

The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai

<p>Miriam and Aharon's criticism of Moshe was that he separated from his wife, implying that he was being arrogant and acting as if he was greater than them. This can be seen in the text when Miriam says, 'Pity their poor wives for if they have powers of prophecy they will separate from their wives like my husband has separated from me.' Rashi explains that Miriam knew about Moshe's separation from his wife because she was next to Tzipporah when it was told to Moshe that Eldad and Meidad were prophesying in the camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Miriam and Aharon were wrong in criticizing Moshe and speaking negatively about him. They should not have made assumptions about his actions and should not have spoken ill of him. Even though Miriam did not mean to criticize Moshe, she was still punished for her words. Moshe was on a higher spiritual level than they were and they shouldn't have questions his decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Miriam is singled out by the Torah for misbehaving because she was the one who initiated the criticism of Moshe. Rashi explains that Miriam spoke first, implying that she took the lead in this negative conversation. Additionally, Rashi suggests that Miriam's punishment was more severe because she should have known better, being the older sister of Moshe and Aharon. Miriam's actions serve as a lesson to show the consequences of speaking ill of others, especially when it is unwarranted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hashem punished Miriam through tzaraat, a skin disease, as a consequence for her negative speech about Moshe. Tzaraat was seen as a spiritual affliction that served as a warning or punishment for wrongdoing. In this case, it was a fitting punishment because Miriam's words were harmful and disrespectful. Tzaraat not only physically affected Miriam, but it also isolated her from the community, symbolizing the consequences of her actions. This punishment was meant to teach Miriam and others the severity of speaking negatively about others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When Eldad and Medad were prophesying in the camp, Moshe's wife said she felt sorry for their wives as they would have to separate just like she did</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moshe came down Mount Sinai with the second set of tablets from Hashem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moshe was to have 70 assistants, who would gain prophesy. Eldad and Medad didn't think they would be chosen so they didn't attend the meeting and remained in the camp. But once the prophesy began for the others they also started to receiving prophesy.</p> Signup and view all the answers