Oath

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1. The Drought (part 2)

   Eliyahu's Oath: Commanded by God or on the Initiative of the Prophet?

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   The Sages and commentators agree that Eliyahu’s decree of drought was not commanded by God but was his own initiative. The absence of the words “So says God”, the need to decree the drought with an oath, and his final words “except by MY word” support this position.

2. By the Waters of Babylon: Analyzing Mizmor 137

   Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom

   תאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |

   Traditionally, mizmor Tehillim 137 of "Al neharot bavel" is known to be about mourning for the Beit Hamikdash while in exile. However, by analyzing this mizmor within the context of the purpose of Tehillim as a whole, we can uncover an alternative understanding - that this mizmor is actually a joyous reflective song about survival and triumph in the face of destruction.

3. Avraham's Uplifted Hand

   Rabbi David Silverberg