Parsha B’ha’alotcha: What Makes a Person Humble?

This week’s parsha (Torah portion) is a turning point. It starts off with meritous actions and it ends with complaints. It is called B’ha’alotcha and means, “In your causing something to go up,” and it is referring to haShem (god) telling Aharon he is to cause the candles of the menorah to light up. Before I get too much ahead of myself, let me summarize the parsha.   This week, the Torah begins with Aharon being told to light the … Continue reading