In Judaism, mayim, or water, is not only crucial to sustaining life, but it is also a symbol of wisdom and Torah. ParashatChukat addresses the thirst that the Jews have while wandering the desert after Miriam the prophet dies, which also represents the yearning for the wisdom and nourishment that Miriam provided. The Jewish people are thirsty and eager to drink from the well of tradition.Rabbi Rick Jacobs discussesParashat Chukat, the Torah portion read on 7/16/16.