Rabbi Adam Ruditsky: Parasha B’midbar – The Story of the Sea and the Sand
Rabbi Ruditsky presents an interesting interpretation of the role of the Levites, described in this parashah. He cites midrash that explains their role as the priests and caretakers of the Ark as being due to their refusal to participate in the incident with the Golden Calf. This role as priests differs from the description in Exodus of Israel as a nation of priests.
