Rabbi David Sedley

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Personalities in the Book of Ruth

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Unity as the connection between kindness and kingship

The Book of Ruth traces an arc from Elimelech, a leader who ran away from his responsibilities, to David, who united the kingdom through his care and concern for his people. Naomi and Ruth are the pivotal people who cause that transition.

This class looks at the personalities in Ruth and shows that a feeling of unity is essential for true chesed.

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