In English, the fourth book of the Torah is Numbers, named for the census taken at the opening of the book. But in Hebrew, the book is Bamidbar, “In the Wilderness.” The word “wilderness” can connote desolation, loneliness, and danger. It can also connote freedom, connection and inspiration. Perhaps every one of us has encountered […] The post Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20): Torah Reading May 16: Wilderness as Learning Space appeared first on Temple Beth Hillel Richmond California.