Chukat 5786: The End of the Journey

Posted by Pardes Faculty on June 21, 2026
Topics: Tanakh, Torah, Pardes from Jerusalem, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat

What does it mean to devote your life to a goal you may never live to see fulfilled?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Chukat and the mysterious episode of Moses striking the rock. Set against the backdrop of Miriam’s death and the transition to a new generation, they examine why Moses and Aaron are denied entry into the Promised Land after decades of leadership. Through classical commentaries and close reading, the conversation reflects on leadership, accountability, and what it means to guide a people toward a future you may never see yourself.

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