Naso

The second reading from the book of Numbers and the thirty-fifth reading from the Torah is called Naso (נשא), which means "lift up." In this portion, the text continues to describe the division of the Levitical families and their duties concerning the transport of the Sanctuary. It also introduces us to the Ordeal of Jealousy and the vows of a Nazirite. In these two contrasting principles we see how disdainful it is when one does not walk above reproach compared to the one who separates himself from the world more than others by taking a vow of a nazir.