Parsha Bee – Q&A on Parsha
- How many verses are in Parshas Pinchas?
A: There are 168 verses in Parshas Pinchas.
- What is the Haftorah for Parshas Pinchas?
A: It is from Melachim 1, 18:46-19:21.
- How many mitzvot are listed in Parshas Pinchas?
A: Six mitzvot—six positive and zero negative.
- List some of the Mitzvahs:
A: Mitzvah 400/Positive 163 is to abide by the laws of inheritance. Mitzvah 401/Positive 164 instructs the daily Tamid offering.
- How often is the Tamid offering brought?
A: Twice every day.
- Who is Pinchas and what reward does he receive?
A: Pinchas is rewarded with an eternal covenant of priesthood for his zealotry.
- Who were the two people slain by Pinchas?
A: Zimri the son of Salu (Israelite) and Cozbi the daughter of Tzur (Midianite woman).
- Why did Hashem command Moshe to destroy the Midianites?
A: For conspiring against Bnei Yisrael and causing them to sin with Baal Peor.
- Who conducted the census after the plague?
A: Moshe and Elazar, the Kohen.
- What was the population of the tribe of Reuvein?
A: 43,730.
- Which two people from the tribe of Reuvein were involved in Korach’s rebellion?
A: Dasan and Aviram.
- What happened to the children of Korach?
A: They did not die.
- How many people were in the tribe of Shimon?
A: 22,200.
- Who conducted the census of the Jewish people after the plague?
A: Moshe and Elazar were instructed by Hashem to conduct the census.
- From what age were males counted in the census?
A: All males above the age of twenty were counted.
- What was the population of the tribe of Reuvein?
A: Reuvein’s population was 43,730.
- Who were Dasan and Aviram, and what happened to them?
A: Dasan and Aviram were part of Korach’s rebellion and were swallowed up by the ground as a punishment.
- What was the population of the tribe of Shimon?
A: Shimon’s population was 22,200.
- Who were the descendants of Gad, and what was their population?
A: Gad’s descendants included Tzefon, Chagi, Shuni, Ozni, Eri, Arod, and Areili, and their population was 40,500.
- How was the land of Israel to be divided among the tribes?
A: The land was to be divided based on the population of each tribe, with larger populations receiving more land, and by casting lots.
- What was unique about the census of the tribe of Levi?
A: The tribe of Levi was counted separately, including males from one month old, and did not receive land as inheritance.
- What was the population of the tribe of Levi?
A: The Levi population was 23,000 males aged one month and older.
- Which two people from the previous census survived to enter the land?
A: Only Kalev and Yehoshua survived among those previously counted.
- Who were the daughters of Tzelafchad, and what was their request?
A: The daughters of Tzelafchad—Machla, Noah, Choglah, Milkah, and Tirtzah—requested to inherit their father’s portion since he had no sons.
- How did Moshe respond to the daughters of Tzelafchad’s request?
A: Moshe brought their claim before Hashem for guidance.
- According to the laws of inheritance, who inherits if there is no son?
A: If there is no son, the inheritance goes to the daughter.
- What happens if a man dies without a son or daughter?
A: The inheritance proceeds to the deceased’s father, brothers, grandfather, uncles, or closest relative, in that order.
- Why was Moshe told he would not enter the land of Israel?
A: Moshe was told he would not enter the land due to the sin committed at Mei Meriva.
- How was the land of Israel to be divided among the tribes?
A: The land was to be inherited according to the population size of each tribe or family: larger groups received larger portions, smaller ones received less, and the division was determined by raffle according to the tribes and families.
- Was the tribe of Levi included in the inheritance of the land?
A: No, the tribe of Levi was not included in the division of the land because they did not receive an inheritance among the other tribes.
- What was the population count of the tribe of Levi?
A: The tribe of Levi numbered 23,000 males from the age of one month and older.
- Who were the notable descendants of Kehos within the tribe of Levi?
A: Kehos had Amram, who was the father of Moshe, Aaron, and Miriam.
- What happened to Aaron’s sons Nadav and Avihu?
A: Nadav and Avihu died before Hashem when they brought a foreign fire.
- Did any of the people from the earlier desert census survive?
A: No, except for Kalev and Yehoshua, all others from the previous census died in the desert.
- What was the claim of the daughters of Tzelafchad?
A: The daughters of Tzelafchad asked Moshe and the leaders why they should not inherit their father’s portion, as he left no sons. They wished to inherit his share in his absence of male heirs.
- What was Hashem’s response regarding the daughters of Tzelafchad?
A: Hashem agreed with their claim and instructed that they should receive their father’s inheritance.
- What law was established about inheritance when a man dies without a son?
A: If a man dies without a son, his inheritance passes to his daughter. If there is no daughter, it goes to his brothers, and if none, to his closest relative.
- What special command was Moshe given regarding the land of Israel?
A: Moshe was instructed to ascend Har Havarim to view the land of Israel, as he would not enter it due to the sin at Mei Meriva.
- Who was appointed as Moshe’s successor?
A: Yehoshua Ben Nun was appointed as the leader of the people after Moshe, with Moshe publicly laying his hands on him to transfer leadership.
- What was the Tamid sacrifice?
A: The Tamid sacrifice was a daily offering of two male lambs, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, each with flour, oil, and wine libations.
- What additional sacrifices were offered on Shabbos?
A: On Shabbos, two male lambs were offered in addition to the regular Tamid offerings, each with enhanced flour and wine libations.
- What offerings were brought on Rosh Chodesh (the new month)?
A: On Rosh Chodesh, two young bulls, one ram, seven unblemished lambs, and one goat as a sin offering were brought, with specific flour and wine libations for each.
- What was unique about the offerings brought during Pesach and Shavuos?
A: During Pesach and Shavuos, specific animal offerings and flour/oil/wine libations were brought daily, along with restrictions on Melacha (work), differentiating these days as festivals.
- What is the Tamid sacrifice and how often was it brought?
A: The Tamid sacrifice was a daily offering consisting of two male lambs, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
- What accompanied each Tamid lamb as part of the Mincha and Nesachim?
A: Each lamb was brought with a Mincha offering of 1/10th of an Ephah of flour mixed with 1/4 of a Hin of oil, and a wine libation of 1/4 of a Hin.
- How did the sacrifices on Shabbos differ from those on a weekday?
A: On Shabbos, two lambs in their first year were offered, along with a larger Mincha of 2/10ths of an Ephah of flour mixed with oil, and a wine libation, in addition to the daily Tamid.
- What additional animals were sacrificed on Rosh Chodesh?
A: On Rosh Chodesh, two young bulls, one ram, and seven unblemished lambs in their first year were offered, plus one goat as a Chatas.
- What Mincha and wine libations accompanied each Rosh Chodesh sacrifice?
A: For each bull, 3/10ths of an Ephah of flour and 1/2 of a Hin of wine; for the ram, 2/10ths of an Ephah and 1/3 of a Hin; for each lamb, 1/10th of an Ephah and 1/4 of a Hin.
- On which dates is Pesach celebrated, and how long does it last?
A: Pesach begins on the 14th day of the first month and is celebrated for seven days, with Matza eaten throughout.
- What sacrifices were offered during each day of Pesach?
A: Each day, two young bulls, one ram, and seven unblemished lambs in their first year were brought as an Olah, plus one goat as a Chatas.
- What is special about the offerings on the festival of Shavuos?
A: On Shavuos, two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs were brought as an Olah, plus one goat as a Chatas, in addition to the Tamid offering.
- What does the Torah call the day of Shavuos?
A: It is called the day of Bikurim, or First Fruits, and is marked with a special Mincha offering.
- What additional commandment is included for Rosh Hashanah?
A: It is a day of Shofar blowing, and no Melacha (work) is allowed.
- Which sacrifices were brought on Rosh Hashanah?
A: One young bull, one ram, seven lambs in their first year as an Olah, and one male goat as a Chatas.
- How does the number of bulls offered change throughout Sukkos?
A: On the first day of Sukkos, 13 bulls are offered; the number decreases by one each subsequent day, ending with 7 bulls on the seventh day.
- What is Shemini Atzeres and what offerings are brought on this day?
A: Shemini Atzeres is the eighth day after Sukkos, when one bull, one ram, seven lambs, and one goat as a Chatas are offered.
- What is required of the people on Yom Kippur aside from sacrifices?
A: On Yom Kippur, the people are commanded to “oppress their souls” (fast) and refrain from Melacha (work).
- What is the general pattern for the Mincha and Nesachim for the animal sacrifices on festivals?
A: For each animal, a specific amount of flour mixed with oil and a corresponding wine libation is brought, with the amounts varying by the type of animal (bull, ram, lamb).
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