Parashat Matot-Masei 5785 | The Long and Winding Road

What if your past isn’t something to erase — but something to cherish? In this week’s double Torah portion, Matot-Masei, there is a hidden connection between words and journeys, speech and movement… and both leave an eternal imprint on your soul. The 42 journeys of Israel through the wilderness, listed in Parashat Masei, are not just a historical travelogue — they are the spiritual map of your life. Even your missteps, your regrets, and your darkest moments are part of a Divinely-designed path. Whether you’re struggling with shame, or trying to make peace with where you’ve been, Torah doesn’t ask you to erase your past — it invites you to transform it into light. The two Torah portions of Matot and Masei (Numbers 25 : 10 - 30 : 1) are read on Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av 5785 - July 26, 2025. 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 Please support 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?locale.x=en_US 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 Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.rabbirichman.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jerusalemlightsrabbichaimrichman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiChaimRichman https://www.facebook.com/groups/282440396475839