Weekly Portion Matot-Masei
July 11, 2026
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Matot
The Gadites and Reubenites, their tribal banners flying, come to request of Moses that they receive land on the east side of the Jordan, suitable for their cattle.
Translation of Numbers chapter 32, verse 1-5:
“…The children of Gad and the children of Reuben come [to Moses saying] let this land be given unto your servants, bring us not over the Jordan.”
Masei
A fugitive being pursued, is entering a city of refuge.
Parashat Matot "Tribes" פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת Numbers 30:2-32:42, is the ninth Torah portion in The Book of Numbers, the the 4th Book of the five Books of the Bible and the 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.
In Parasha Matot, the tribes of Reuben and Gad negotiate with Moses for land on the east side of the Jordan which is suitable for their cattle herds. Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it.
Parashat Masei “Travels” פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת Numbers 33:1-36:13, is the last Torah portion in Numbers, the the 4th Book of the five Books of the Bible and the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading which begins on Rosh Ha Shana, the Jewish New Year.
Parasha Masei designates cities of refuge in the Land the Israelites are about to enter.
Matot-Masei Tallit
Tallit Band I
A fugitive who is being pursued, is entering a city of refuge. Translation of Hebrew (Numbers chapter 35, verse 12):
“And the cities shall be unto you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation for judgment.”
Tallit Band II
The Gadites and Reubenites, their tribal banners flying, come to request of Moses that they receive land on the east side of the Jordan, suitable for their cattle.
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