JBQ Weekly Quizzes - CHUKAT

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This week's PARSHA is from Numbers (CHUKAT) Chapters 19:1 - 22:1

Questions were prepared by Rabbi Joshua Adler and members of the staff.

1. What was the sin of Moses at the rock ? List several possibilities.

2. Compare what Moses said in Numbers 11:11 ff  to Numbers 20:10. Which
*sin* was worse ?   Why ?

3. How, despite committing this sin at the rock, does it point to the
greatness of Moses ?

4. In what ways was the Israelites' battle with Og (21:33) different 
than its battle with Sichon ? Why ?

5. What was the red heifer (PARAH ADUMAH) ?
                                   
6. When Aaron died, for how long a period did the Israelites mourn ? Can you
guess why ?