Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The psalm is comprised of two halves, each addressing a different subject and each with a different atmosphere. The first half expresses the idea that man...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Other chapters of Tehillim that speak of trust and deliverance usually address a present danger, and the worshipper’s trust in God’s deliverance stands...
Rabbi David Sabato
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Article Length: 4 Pages
The first part of Chapter Three describes the spiritual abundance that will be granted to the entire nation, which comes as a continuation of to the...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The story of Yehuda and Tamar appears to be an independent story within the narrative of the sale of Yosef. What is the significance of the story's...
Rabbi David Sabato
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Article Length: 5 Pages
Chapter One of the book of Yoel begins with a descripton of a harsh plague of locusts in Israel which destroys the entire crop. The prophet calls to the...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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What is the meaning behind Yosef's dreams? Why were two different dreams necessary? Did these dreams come true? What is the symbolism of the prostration?...
Rabbi David Sabato
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Perek 34 is dedicated to harsh criticism of the leaders of Israel, who are compared to shepherds who misuse their positions. Instead of taking care of...
Rabbi David Sabato
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The two prophecies in perek 32 end the series of prophecies about Egypt and the entire series of prophecies about the nations. The first prophecy (1-16)...
Rabbi David Sabato
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Perek 30 includes two prophecies about the destruction of Egypt. The first prophecy (1-19) is of a general nature and deals with the "day of the Lord" in...
Rabbi David Sabato
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Article Length: 4 Pages
Perek 9 is divided into two sections – the first section (1-9) predicts the cessation of happiness
and holidays in Israel because of the exile. In the...
