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Episode 184·Jul 2, 2025
Aristotle and the Nazir
Aristotelian ethics can offer an explanation as to why a nazir is commanded to bring a sin offering.
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 183·Jul 1, 2025
Hair vs. Eyes
Rembrandt’s portrayal of the tragic end of the Israelite hero Samson captures the essence of the prohibition forbidding a nazir from cutting their hair.
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The nazir’s final offering reminds them that some pleasures are good—when enjoyed with sanctity, fellowship, and faith.
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Art, Eyes, and Holiness
The blue strands on the tzitzit serve as a reminder of art’s power to both inspire and lead astray.
