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Iyar 28, 5771 · June 1, 2011 General Overview: This week's reading, Naso, is the longest single portion in the Torah, containing 176 verses. The reading starts with a continuation of the Levite census and a discussion regarding their Tabernacle duties. The laws of the sotah woman and the Nazirite follow. The portion concludes with the Priestly Blessing and the offerings which the Tribal leaders brought in honor of the Tabernacle inauguration. This Week's Features Printable Parshah Magazine THE PARSHAH Naso Numbers 4:21–7:89 8,580 holy movers, the wayward wife, the life of the Nazir (no grape products, long hair, no contact with the dead), blessing priests and donor princes . . . and what it all means according to sages and mystics from Moses to today COLUMNISTS The Great Voice Why was G‑d’s voice confined to the Sanctuary? By Yitschak Meir Kagan The Priestly Blessing The kohanim remove their shoes and extend their hands, fingers parted and palms stretched outwards; the congregation hide their faces under their prayer shawls. What is the deeper significance of this celestial ritual? By Lazer Gurkow Reacting to Another's Downfall It seems that the Sages knew quite a bit about us alcoholics. Who has been as ready to find fault in others as we have been? Who has been as indignant toward the shortcomings of others? By Rabbi Ben A. FEATURED VIDEO Naso: Torah Elevates Parshah Naso follows the holiday of Shavuot, the giving of the Torah; here is a message to be taken. By Nissan Dovid Dubov  Watch (4:09) The Vow Naso Parshah Report Jono decides to take on a vow of silence, and stop cutting his hair after over-hearing Itche teaching about special vows in the Torah. Hilarity Ensues. Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich  Watch (10:30) FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES Parshah Insight: Naso A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut. By J. Immanuel Schochet  Download    Listen (4:23) Torah Gems - Parshat Naso Experience the gems of the Parshah with the classic commentaries, and a Kabbalistic twist. By Elimelech Silberberg  Download    Listen (64:45) Parshah Thought: Naso A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut. By Berel Bell  Download    Listen (5:46)