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For the sake of ease, I will use the Sefaria.org translation of Part of II Kings Chapter 5 to remind my readers of details of the story concerning the Prophet Elisha and Naaman. 1) Naaman, commander of the army of … Continued
There are men that are smarter than me to suggest to Trump what political moves he has to do to improve his situation. If he wants extra-special assistance from the Creator of the Universe, he should start supporting Jewish expansion … Continued
Toledot: Jewish Genealogy by Ariel Natan Pasko And these are the generations of Isaac, the son of Abraham; Abraham begot Isaac,” (Genesis 25:19).That’s how this week’s Torah reading, Toledot, starts out. Genealogy is important to Jews. We know who our … Continued
The name Biden is composed of the Hebrew letters ב which also stands for the number 2 י which also stands for the number 10 י which also stands for the number 10 ד which also stands for the number … Continued
Rabbi Kahane, the Sarah Solution, and Peace by Ariel Natan Pasko This past week’s Torah reading, Vayera, coincided with the 30th remembrance of the murder of Rabbi Meir Kahane. He was the founder of the Jewish Defense League in America … Continued
source: Haftarah for Chayei Sarah by Rabbi Jack Abramowitz OU Torah Haftarah Haftarah for Chayei Sarah Rabbi Jack Abramowitz I Kings 1:1-31 King David had grown old and was showing his age. They covered him with blankets, but he still … Continued
Esther 6:1 That night, sleep deserted the king, and he ordered the book of records, the annals, to be brought; and it was read to the king. Rashi’s Commentary to Esther 6:1 The king’s sleep was disturbed. It was a … Continued
In a video posted at https://twitter.com/i/status/1320540426722549767 Mr Biden said: “And the character of the country, in my view, is literally on the ballot. What kind of country are we gonna be? Four more years of George, uh … George, uh … … Continued
And it came to pass that all the Earth had one language and one speech [Bereishit / Genesis 11:1]. Rashi comments: AND ONE SPEECH — They came with one counsel, and said: “Not all depends on Him [i.e., He has … Continued
Rashbam: [on Gen. 1:1] The story of creation is a necessary introduction in order to understand the commandment. “Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it [etc.] for six days Hashem made the heaven and earth, the sea and all that … Continued