# Each Book a Sacrifice | May 10, 2026

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Podcast: [The Daily Derech from Exploring Judaism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-derech-from-exploring-judaism-7726833)
Published: 2026-05-10T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thedailyderech-ej/2797469
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## Resource

In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Bamidbar, Hilchot conduct of Torah scholars from Rambam, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about directing desire toward wisdom and service of God. The Me’am Loez section introduces the Book of Bamidbar and explains how its wilderness narratives reflect the struggles and failures of the Jewish people. Rabbi Rubenstein highlights the teaching that studying each book of the Torah parallels offering a different sacrifice, with Bamidbar compared to a guilt offering because it teaches repentance after serious mistakes. The Rambam section discusses how Torah scholars should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint. Rabbi Rubenstein explains that overeating and indulgence undermine both personal holiness and the public representation of Torah values. The Menorat HaMaor section teaches that desire should be directed toward wisdom, truth, and serving God. Rabbi Rubenstein contrasts prophets who accepted help from others responsibly with those who avoided dependence entirely, emphasizing integrity and gratitude. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here .

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