Toldot: The Prophetic Destiny of Rivka’s Twins
byHow do the personal traits of Esav and Yaakov find expression in the rival civilizations they produced?
Esav
Taking Monumental Liberties with Israel
byThe ‘Judeo-Christian’ spillover from American shores has become toxic and paralyzing for once independent-thinking Jewish leaders in Israel.
Purim & Amalek
byConscious of the connection between himself and the Amalekite Haman, Hitler stated in a January 30, 1944 speech that if the Nazis were defeated, the Jews would likely celebrate “a second Purim.”
Z’khor Y’mot Olam: Edom
byThe association of Edom with Rome & the ensuing Roman destruction of Judea has marked Edom-Rome in our people’s national consciousness as the central antagonist in Israel’s collective story.