Category: Chazal
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Personalities in the Book of Ruth
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… Read more
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Of Onions and Wine Barrels
Over at MentalFloss there is an overview of historical methods of testing for pregnancy. It seems that the ancient Egyptians were not wrong in their test, and a lot of rabbits had to die in the early part of the 20th century (whether they were pregnant or not). But it is clear that there is… Read more