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Being a parent to Yosef, my youngest of five, has been a journey of profound challenges, unwavering love and remarkable growth. From the first moments
Several years ago, my family faced a devastating crisis, something we are still reeling from today. The only bright spot of this ordeal was the
… not an additional spin on the root that we can learn from this name. For more details on this service and for information on extra-biblical sources, see “The JPS Torah Commentary: Leviticus,” (1989), excursus 7, “The Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible,” (1995), page 582 and Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein, “God versus Gods,” (2021), page 531. But note that there is a view that the biblical “Molech” means “sacrifice” (that which is presented), from a root ילך. See the essay on “Molech” in “Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament,” volume 8.
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What about the word נשיא? It …
… marriage was viewed favorably. But again, it is very difficult to force the uncle-niece interpretation into the verses.
I would like to acknowledge the following sources: 1) two articles by Rabbi Zivotofsky: “Jewish Action,” Summer 2001, and in Hebrew online: “Al Mordechai VeEsther,” 2005, 2) Rabbi B. Barry Levy, thetorah.com, March 2016, and 3) Rabbi Joshua Waxman, parshablog, November 2006. Also, the Torat Hayim edition of Esther, with its note to Ibn Ezra 8:1. Finally, I would like to acknowledge Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein and Rabbi Ezra Frazer for their help.
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… deeper contemplation on the profound spiritual and theological significance embedded within the prayer’s text. This book thus deserves a place on the Jewish bookshelf as an invaluable resource that illuminates the depths of this sacred liturgical text, while also highlighting the timeless aspirations and hopes embedded within it.
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is a distinguished author and scholar from Valley Village, California, who now resides in Beitar Illit, Israel. He holds rabbinic ordination from prominent figures and is an active member of the RCA. He’s known for his influential books, scholarly contributions, and involvement in Torah-related projects.
Hundreds of thousands of children around the world daven for klal Yisrael and internalize the Chofetz Chaim’s message.
HaRav Yitzchok Berkovitz addressing a previous Dirshu event.
“There is nothing more important that we can do before the Yamim Noraim than to try fixing and rectifying our klei hadibbur, our mouths and our tongues that enable us to speak!”
These were the powerful words of Rav Yissocher Frand, Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva Ner Yisrael in Baltimore and one of the prime mashpiim of our time. Rav Frand’s words were said during a drasha that was seen by untold multitudes …
… of this takes money. Lots of it.
At some point, the book shifts into showing how Eli becomes an incredible fundraiser. I would have been interested in reading more heartwarming stories about the work that Hatzolah volunteers do day in and day out, and less about Eli Beer’s flights all over the world, getting million-dollar donations. This is truly a praiseworthy and wonderful thing, but as a reader it got kind of boring. Ultimately, I read the book and I even enjoyed it. But I was really hoping for more.
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… Jastrow. It is possibly post-Talmudic.) When one is הציל (meaning “saves”) someone, the root is נצל and the נ dropped. It means “cause a removal” (i.e., from a dangerous situation). I thank Nancy Friedman for getting me interested in this root.
לבלר: scribe. From a post by Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein: “Scholars agree that the word ‘lavlar’ actually derives from the Late Latin word ‘libellarius’ (‘scribe’), which, in turn, is derived from the Latin word ‘libellus.’ That word ‘libellus’ is itself a diminutive of the Latin word ‘liber/libri’ (‘book’) … These words have etymological relatives in English that …
… yet unfortunate, conclusion.
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is the editor-in-chief of The Rachack Review, an online forum for book reviews on Jewish Books. He is also the author of highly-popular work Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, & Hebrew (Mosaica Press), and the Jewish Press’s “Fascinating Explorations in Lashon Hakodesh” column. He can be reached via email to [email protected]
… unfortunate, conclusion.
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is a scholar, author and lecturer living in Beitar Illit, Israel. He has written many scholarly works, including the book, “Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness and Hebrew (Mosaica Press).”
… of the synagogue rabbi, while deemphasizing normative Jewish Law and dogma. Nonetheless, this watering-down of the religion does not seem robust enough to withstand the pressures of post-Modernity, and will likely lead to the eventual downfall of heterodox denominations, while orthodoxy will continue into the Messianic Era.
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is the editor-in-chief of The Rachack Review, an online forum for book reviews on Jewish Books. He is also the author of highly-popular work Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, & Hebrew (Mosaica Press), and the Jewish Press’s “Fascinating Explorations in Lashon Hakodesh” column. He can …
… real expert to truly assess the accuracy of what he presents. Whether or not what Rabbi Hool proposes is factually or historically correct, his charming book is full of information on the Bible’s creation story and how it collides with or merges with the findings of contemporary science.
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is the editor-in-chief of The Rachack Review, an online forum for reviews of Jewish books. He is also the author of the highly popular work “Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, & Hebrew” (Mosaica Press), and the Jewish Press’ “Fascinating Explorations in Lashon Hakodesh” column. He can be …
… make you laugh, it will make you cry, but above all it will inspire. Overall, the book provides an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the history and lives of these influential rabbis in America (and it has a really cool cover, thanks to Mosaica Press’ graphics talented team).
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is a scholar, author, and lecturer living in Beitar Illit, Israel. He has written many scholarly works, including the book Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, & Hebrew (Mosaica Press). To hire Rabbi Klein to collaborate on your project, just send him an email to [email protected]
… The standard way of rendering this verse is “I am Hashem, your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt,” with the emphasis on the fact that He, who is revealing Himself at Sinai, is none other than Hashem who had taken the Jews out of Egypt.
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is the editor-in-chief of The Rachack Review, an online forum for book reviews on Jewish Books. He is also the author of the highly-popular work Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, & Hebrew (Mosaica Press), and the Jewish Press’s “Fascinating Explorations in Lashon Hakodesh” column. He …
