Parashat Bamidbar 5786 | The Courage to Answer the Call

In this week’s Parashat Bamidbar, the Torah opens with a census — names, families, tribes, and the ordered camp of Israel in the wilderness. But hidden within these details is one of the great spiritual turning points in Biblical history: the tribe of Levi is chosen in place of the firstborn. Why were the firstborn originally set apart for Divine service? Why did that role pass to the Levites? And what does Moshe’s cry after the Golden Calf — “Whoever is for Hashem, come to me!” — still demand of us today? The Torah portion of Bamidbar ( Numbers 1 : 1 - 4 : 20 ) is read on Shabbat, 29 Iyar 5786 - May 16, 2026 Original music composed and performed by David Schommer and Dave Eggar Lovingly Recorded in Ora Studios, Jerusalem Israel _________ Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Join our new WhatsApp channel! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDNanG3QxRsAHcafA45 Rabbi Chaim Richman's 'Jerusalem Lights', a non-profit educational organization, shares the wisdom of Torah teachings with all sincere spiritual seekers, emphasizing the ennoblement of the human spirit, the brotherhood of mankind, and the nurturing and development of each individual’s personal faith and relationship with the Creator. Torah for Everyone! If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow: PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc... In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886 Lubbock Texas 79490 In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem Israel For more information: https://www.rabbirichman.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jerusalemlights-rabbirichman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiChaimRichman https://www.facebook.com/groups/282440396475839