In this week’s Parashat Shelach, the Torah recounts the tragic sin of the spies — a failure so severe that it altered the course of Jewish history forever. But what did the spies truly fear? Was it merely giants and fortified cities…or something far deeper? What is the hidden connection between the spies, the mysterious wood-gatherer, and the mitzvah of tzitzit at the conclusion of the portion? And how do the threads of tzitzit teach us to see the world differently?

In the Land of Israel, the Torah portion of Korach ( Numbers 16 : 1 - 18 : 32 ) is read on Shabbat, 28 Sivan 5786 - June 13, 2026

In the Diaspora, the Torah portion of Shelach ( Numbers 13 : 1 - 15 : 41 ) is read on Shabbat, 28 Sivan 5786 - June 13, 2026