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After the spies sinned and Hashem rebuked Israel, “If any of these people, this evil generation, see the good land…” (Dvarim / Deut. 1:35) “And you answered and said to me, ‘We have sinned against Hashem, we will go up … Continued
A Little Background on that Worthless Man, Sheva the son of Bikhri based on the Koren Jerusalem Bible translation of II Shmuel (Samuel) Chapter 20 (https://www.sefaria.org.il/II_Samuel.20.1?ven=english|The_Koren_Jerusalem_Bible&lang=en&with=Translations&lang2=en) And there happened to be there a worthless man, whose name was Sheva, the … Continued
This audio lecture is by Lenny Goldberg. It is located at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lenny-goldberg/episodes/Shmuel-2-Ch–10-v-5-19-David-Goes-to-Battle-Against-Aram-e2fbs99/a-aau6rte Comment regarding the lecture: Midrash Tanchuma faults David for the war breaking out. The Torah commands us not to seek out the peace and good of (the people … Continued
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan in the “Living Torah” translates the end part of Numbers Chapter 25: 16 God spoke to Moses, saying, 17 “Attack the Midianites and kill them 18 since they attacked you through their plot with Peor* as well … Continued
According to the Hebrew news site: https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1644659 The contrast between the victories in the days of Achav and the defeats in the days of David is often portrayed as an issue of “unity”. Menachem Gottlieb’s talk sets the record straight … Continued
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