Transparency Report: Revised Release of Parashat Beha'alotekha Illustrated Summary

石川尚寛（Naohiro Ishikawa)
Jun 25
2 min read

We are pleased to announce the revised release of our illustrated summary of Parashat Beha'alotekha (Numbers 8:1–12:16), now available on two platforms:

📚 Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095SM5WTQ
📺 YouTube : https://youtu.be/Tfkwf5vzlZM

📖 About the Revised Edition

This update provides a refined and enhanced interpretation of Parashat Beha’alotekha, both in visual clarity and narrative depth. The revision reflects careful attention to biblical accuracy, theological nuance, and visual storytelling for modern readers.

🔍 Summary of Parashat Beha’alotekha

“Beha’alotekha” ("When you light") encompasses key developments in the Israelite journey through the wilderness:

Lighting the Menorah (8:1–4)Aaron lights the seven lamps, symbolizing divine presence and direction.
Consecration of the Levites (8:5–26)The Levites are purified and appointed to serve as substitutes for Israel's firstborn.
The Second Passover (9:1–14)A special provision (Pesach Sheni) allows delayed observance for the impure or absent.
The Guiding Cloud (9:15–23)God's cloud leads the people, who move and camp solely by His command.
Silver Trumpets (10:1–10)Trumpets are introduced for signaling assembly, movement, and celebration.
First March from Sinai (10:11–36)The Israelites depart Sinai with structured order, guided by Moses and the Ark.
Complaints and Judgment (11:1–35)The people’s craving leads to divine anger, quail, and plague at Kivrot Hatta’avah.
Seventy Elders Appointed (11:10–30)Moses shares leadership with 70 elders empowered by God's spirit.
Miriam and Aaron’s Challenge (12:1–16)Miriam is punished with tzara’at for questioning Moses' role, highlighting humility and divine authority.