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    Inside Intermarriage
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    Union for Reform Judaism

    The Torah in Haiku: Bamidbar
    May 22, 2009
    Torah (2 comments)

    by Ed Nickow
    Temple Chai, Long Grove, IL
    (Originally published in The Torah in Haiku)

    The census results?

    Six hundred three thousand plus

    Five hundred fifty

    -

    This included just

    Men twenty years or older

    All fit for service

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    Larry Kaufman said:

    BaMidbar. Hebrew

    Meaning In the Wilderness.

    In English, Numbers.


    Compare and contrast.

    Census imposing order.

    Wandering - chaos.


    Not my idea.

    Insight comes from the Women's

    Torah Comment'ry.

    Jorge Gonzalez(Zeev Amit) said:

    I wrote a poem that I would like to share. I think that it flows beautifully with Bamidbar.

    “Warrior”

    By: Jorge Gonzalez (Zeev Amit)

    When I am at peace with myself, no one can defeat me!
    I’m a warrior of the universe, just like everyone else.
    My determination to succeed on the battlefield makes me a winner.
    Everyday, with pride and honor, I dress for battle.
    One battle at the time, I always fight!
    My vest is simple, and yet so powerful. I wear the helmet of reasoning,
    the sword of love, and the shield of forgiveness.
    My weapons are always stored in my heart:
    Kindness, understanding, listening, encouragement, and faith.

    Shalom.

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