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Ibn Ezra: The Essential Heart (Nitzavim)

Ibn Ezra: The Essential Heart (Nitzavim)

Ibn EzraPosted on September 6, 2020

Torah is not in heaven – it is in your mouth and in your heart to do it. Ibn Ezra explains the heart is essential for Jewish practice.

Ibn Ezra: Arami Oved Avi (Ki Tavo)

Ibn Ezra: Arami Oved Avi (Ki Tavo)

Ibn EzraPosted on August 31, 2020

“Arami oved avi”, a curious and somewhat confusing phrase. Who is the Aramean? Who is the father? And what does oved really mean?

Ibn Ezra: Building of Justice (Ki Teitzei)

Ibn Ezra: Building of Justice (Ki Teitzei)

Ibn EzraPosted on August 28, 2020

Ibn Ezra comments “Righteousness is like a building. However, unrighteousness is like a ruin. Its wall collapses in a moment.”

Ibn Ezra: Justice, Justice (Shoftim)

Ibn Ezra: Justice, Justice (Shoftim)

Ibn EzraPosted on August 22, 2020

“Justice, justice you shall pursue…” Why the repetition? Avraham Ibn Ezra gives us three possible understandings.

Ibn Ezra: Sacred Numbers (Re’eh)

Ibn Ezra: Sacred Numbers (Re’eh)

Ibn EzraPosted on August 20, 2020

One god. A tithe (literally meaning a tenth). “Round” numbers. Ibn Ezra lets us in on the secret of sacred numbers.

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