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Regarding the Rebellion of Avshalom (Absalom) Against King David, the Bible Testifies that a Quick Power Grab before the Opposition Can Organize is the More Effective Strategy. Translation of II Shmuel / Samuel 16:23 – 17:14 16:23 In those days, … Continued
For the sake of ease, the Sefaria.org translation to the Talmud, tractate Megilla 17b, 18a will be quoted on this subject, even though improvements can be made to the translation. The Gemara asks: And why did they see fit to … Continued
Biographical Background of the Author According to the Bar-Ilan Responsa Project R. Abraham b’r Jacob Saba was born in Castile, Spain, ca. 1440. He was a disciple of R. Isaac de Leon and served as a community rabbi. In the … Continued
Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kook former Chief Rabbi of British Mandate Palestine, in theory supported Jews participating in Sports (Orot section 34). He thought it would develop the materialistic side of the nation of Israel and he considered the development of … Continued
Source: https://vilnagaon.org/media/refusing2.mp4 Your browser does not support the video tag. See the comment below on Why David Believed that Uriah Was A Rebel Against the Kingdom? Why David Believed that Uriah Was A Rebel Against the Kingdom? II Shmuel/Samuel 11:11 … 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
In the opinion of Meam Loez commentary to Shmuel/Samuel, there was a time of “boiling hot wrath” when David counted Israel, and therefore the Nation of Israel was punished by a plague. last revised 25th of Nissan, 5780 -April 19,2020 … Continued
The last chapter of II Shmuel {Samuel} as translated by https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/15884 1 And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel and He moved David against them, saying, “Go count Israel and Judah.” 2 And the king said … Continued
Excerpts From Translation of Rambam (Maimonides), Hilchot Issurei Biah Chapter 13 http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/960661/jewish/Issurei-Biah-Chapter-Thirteen.htm The proper way of performing the mitzvah is when a male or a female prospective convert comes, we inspect his motives for conversion. Perhaps he is coming for … Continued