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Miriam was punished with tzara’at for speaking lashon hara about her
                   brother, Moshe. Some commentaries explain that Miriam meant well, even
                   speaking in front of Moshe. Why, then, was she punished so severely?

                   Miriam knew that Moshe, in his humbleness, would not respond to her
                   harsh words. Therefore, it was considered as though she spoke behind his
                   back. Furthermore, although her intentions were good, she should have                              Why was Miriam punished so severely for speaking in Moshe’s presence
                   realized that her words were liable to weaken Moshe’s resolve, thereby                            when this does not constitute lashon hara? Also, why is Tzipporah called
                   detrimentally affecting his sacred work.                                                          a Cushite, a derogatory term? And what is the connection between the                        #                                                               26347-EYAL-6BOOKS - 26347-Bamidbar-EYAL | 6 - B | 18-08-19 | 13:48:23 | SR:-- | Black   26347-EYAL-6BOOKS -
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