This week's Torah portion Chukat - Balak focuses on the theme of death and grief as Miriam, the sister of Aaron and Moses, passes away. Her death has an unexpected consequence for the Israelites, who find themselves without water. The Rabbis of our tradition have long connected Miriam with the water the Israelites drank. Without water, a vital resource leads to panic and fear among the Israelites as they worry about their survival.
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