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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 narrative of Parashat Vayishlach, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores the profound struggles faced by Jacob, both in the biblical text and as mirrored in Jewish history. The story of Jacob Curiel, a converso who reclaimed his Jewish identity, serves as a poignant parallel to the biblical Jacob's struggles. Curiel's journey from Portugal to Amsterdam, where he openly embraced his faith and became a leader in the Jewish community, exemplifies the enduring struggle against assimilation and persecution. This historical account is intertwined with the biblical narrative of Jacob's fear and prayer as he prepares to meet Esau, highlighting the dual threats of external persecution and internal assimilation that have persisted throughout Jewish history.
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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