Parsha Bee – Questions and Answers

1. Q: How many Pesukim are there in Parshas Bamidbar? A: There are 159 Pesukim
2. Q: What is the Haftorah for Parshas Bamidbar? A: The Haftorah is Hosheia 2:1-22 3.
3. Q: Are there any Mitzvos in Parshas Bamidbar? A: No, there are no Mitzvos in Parshas Bamidbar.
4. Q: What is one of the main themes of Parshas Bamidbar? A: The census taking of the Jewish people, per tribe
5. Q: Where did Hashem speak to Moshe regarding the census? A: In the Sinai desert in the Ohel Moed
6. Q: On what date did Hashem command Moshe to take the census? A: On the first day of the second month, i.e., 1st of Iyar
7. Q: Who was to be counted in the census? A: Every male who is twenty years of age and above
8. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Reuvein? A: Elitzur Ben Shedeur
9. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Shimon? A: Shelumiel Ben Tzurishadai
10. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Yehuda? A: Nachshon Ben Amminadav
11. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Yissachar? A: Nisanel Ben Tzuar
12. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Zevulun? A: Eliav Ben Cheilon
13. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Ephraim? A: Elishama Ben Ammihud
14. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Minasheh? A: Gamliel Ben Pedahtzur
15. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Binyamin? A: Avidan Ben Gideoni
16. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Dan? A: Achiezer Ben Amishaddai
17. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Asher? A: Pagiel Ben Ochran
18. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Gad? A: Eliasaf Ben Deuel
19. Q: Who was the leader of the tribe of Naftali? A: Achira Ben Einan
20. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Reuvein above the age of 20? A: 46,500 men
21. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Shimon above the age of 20? A: 59,300 men
22. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Gad above the age of 20? A: 45,650 men
23. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Yehuda above the age of 20? A: 74,600 men
24. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Yissachar above the age of 20? A: 54,400 men
25. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Zevulun above the age of 20? A: 57,400 men
26. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Ephraim above the age of 20? A: 40,500 men
27. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Menasheh above the age of 20? A: 32,200 men
28. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Binyamin above the age of 20? A: 35,400 men
29. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Dan above the age of 20? A: 62,700 men
30. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Asher above the age of 20? A: 41,500 men
31. Q: What was the population of the tribe of Naftali above the age of 20? A: 53,400 men
32. Q: What was the total count of men above age 20 within the 12 tribes? A: 603,550
33. Q: Was the tribe of Levi included in the census? A: No, Hashem commanded Moshe that the tribe of Levi is not to be counted
34. Q: What was the job of the Levites regarding the Mishkan? A: They were to carry it during travel, minister to the vessels, and encamp around the Mishkan
35. Q: Where were the Levites to encamp? A: Around the Mishkan
36. Q: Which tribes encamped in the east? A: The tribes of Yehuda, Yissachar, and Zevulun
37. Q: Which tribes encamped in the south? A: The tribes of Reuvein, Shimon, and Gad
38. Q: Which tribes encamped in the west? A: The tribes of Ephraim, Menasheh, and Binyamin
39. Q: Which tribes encamped in the north? A: The tribes of Dan, Asher, and Naftali
40. Q: Who were the descendants of Aaron? A: Nadav, Avihu, Elazar, and Itamar
41. Q: What happened to Nadav and Avihu? A: They died before Hashem when they offered foreign incense
42. Q: Who were the Levites exchanged for? A: They were taken from amongst the Jewish people in exchange for the firstborns
43. Q: From which age was the census of the Levites counted from? A: Every male above the age of one month was to be counted
44. Q: What was the population of the Gershon family above the age of one month? A: 7,500 males
45. Q: What was the population of the Kehos family above the age of one month? A: 8,600 males
46. Q: What was the population of the Merari family above the age of one month? A: 6,200 males
47. Q: What was the total Levite population above the age of one month? A: 22,000 males
48. Q: What was the census of the firstborn of the Jewish people? A: There was a total of 22,273 firstborn males above the age of one month
49. Q: How many Shekalim were taken for the redemption of the extra 273 firstborn? A: A total sum of 1,365 Shekel

50. Q: What were Aaron and his sons responsible for when preparing the Aron for travel? A: Aaron and his sons were to take down the Paroches, cover the Aron with it, place a Tachash leather cover on top, and then add a turquoise wool cover.
51. Q: How was the Shulchan prepared for travel? A: The Shulchan was covered with a turquoise wool cover, and its vessels—including dishes, spoons, supports, tubes, and bread—were placed on top. A scarlet wool covering and a Tachash leather cover were then added.
52. Q: What was the procedure for preparing the Menorah for travel? A: The Menorah and its vessels—including lamps, tongs, scoops, and oil-related items—were covered with a turquoise wool cover, placed in a Tachash hide cover, and set on the pole.
53. Q: How was the gold Mizbeiach prepared for travel? A: The gold altar was covered first with a turquoise wool cover and then with a Tachash hide cover.
54. Q: What was done to prepare the service vessels of the Mishkan for travel? A: The vessels used for Ketores were placed in a turquoise cloth, covered with a Tachash hide cover, and placed on the pole.
55. Q: What coverings were used for the copper Mizbeiach during preparation for travel? A: The copper altar was cleaned of ash, covered with an Argamon (purple wool) cloth, and its vessels—including firepans, forks, shovels, and basins—were placed on it. It was then covered with a Tachash hide cover.
56. Q: What was the Kehos family’s role in transporting the vessels? A: The Kehos family servicemen were responsible for carrying the vessels after Aaron and his sons had completed wrapping them. They were warned not to touch the holy vessels before they were covered, as it could result in death.
57. Q: What specific items was Elazar assigned to carry? A: Elazar, the son of Aaron, was tasked with carrying the illuminating oil, incense spices, Mincha, and anointing oil. He also oversaw the work of the Kehos family.
58. Q: What instruction did Hashem give Moshe and Aaron regarding the Kehos family? A: Hashem instructed Moshe and Aaron to prevent the extinction of the Kehos family by ensuring the vessels were properly covered before they came to perform their service with the Kodesh Hakedoshim.

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