# #148 | Bamidbar ch.30 - Promises to Keep

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:23:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:14:23
- **Books:** Numbers
- **Parsha:** Bamidbar
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<p>Our chapter speaks about promises or vows that invoke God&#39;s name. These verbal pronouncements must be kept.</p><p>But why would a person vow?</p><p>And why is this topic relevant at this point in Sefer Bamidbar?</p><p>And how do we deal with the status of women in this chapter?</p><p>---</p><p>Regarding bookings for Shabbat Scholar-in-residence, email alexisrael99@gmail.com or see <a href="https://www.alexisrael.org/scholar-in-residence" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.alexisrael.org/scholar-in-residence</a></p>