Category Archives: Talmud

On Israel’s 65th Birthday

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Benedict Roth

Soon after the creation of the state, Rav Soloveitchik wrote an essay called Kol Dodi Dofek.  The title means “The voice of my lover knocks”.  The Rav is referring to the beloved of Shir HaShirim, the Song of Songs.  The … Continue reading →

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May Anyone Serve?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Benedict Roth

What kind of person is qualified to serve in the army?  What qualities should a soldier have? Rabbi Yossi the Galilean, writing nearly two thousand years ago on this week’s Torah portion, gives us a surprising answer to this question.  … Continue reading →

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