Pesaḥ Sheni constitutes the first Hebrew festival established 'from below' & sets the precedent for all the holidays that would later fill the month of Iyar.
Rabbi Shimon bar-Yoḥai refused to accept Roman dominion over Judea. As a fugitive from the empire, he hid out in a cave where the legendary Eliyahu taught him the Torah's deepest secrets.
When both sides of an intense political struggle claim to be fighting for democracy against authoritarian power, it's always worth observing which side enjoys the support of the United States.
The awareness that Israel is the national expression of HaShem in this world and that our conduct is a direct reflection of His Divine Ideal should fill us with a
deep sense of tremendous responsibility.
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