December 23, 2024

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William S.J. Fraenkel

Articles by William S.J. Fraenkel

Shoftim—A Misplaced War

It is something of a puzzle that although parshat Shoftim precedes parshat Ki Teitzei, the opening words of Ki Teitzei appear in parshat Shoftim. In

Opportunities Not to Be Missed

The parsha of Balak can be thought of as the parsha of missed opportunities. The rabbis point out that Balak, rather than asking Balaam for

In and Out of Bounds

At first glance, Parshat Naso seems an odd amalgamation of topics. First, we have the conclusion of the census of the Levite families and the