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Parashat V’zot Habracha: The Rebbe and Elie Wiesel
Explore the resilience of the Jewish spirit through Torah's cycle, celebrating endings as new beginnings, and the enduring legacy of Moses and Simchat Torah.
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In the Parashat Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores the profound duality of Jewish identity through the lens of historical and biblical narratives. The story of Jonas Phillips, a Jewish patriot in 1787, who boldly addressed George Washington with a letter dated in both the Hebrew and Gregorian calendars, exemplifies the complex identity of Jews as both strangers and citizens. This duality is mirrored in the biblical account of Abraham, who, after Sarah's death, insists on purchasing a burial plot in Canaan, asserting his identity as both a "stranger and resident." This act symbolizes the Jewish commitment to maintaining a distinct covenantal identity while engaging with the broader society.
Episode 52·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the resilience of the Jewish spirit through Torah's cycle, celebrating endings as new beginnings, and the enduring legacy of Moses and Simchat Torah.
Episode 51·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the eerie parallels between Purim and Nuremberg, as Rabbi Soloveichik delves into the defeat of evil and the spiritual power of scriptural songs.
Episode 50·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the covenantal bond in Judaism through the poignant story of Yossi Hershkovitz, whose song unites generations in faith and memory.
Episode 49·Aug 7, 2024
Explore Jewish resilience and faith during WWII, celebrating Passover amidst peril, and the enduring covenant with God through history and scripture.
Episode 48·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the power of memory in Jewish history, linking biblical commands to remember with insights from Hamlet and Sherlock Holmes.
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