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Ibn Ezra: The Secret of Seven (Balak)

Ibn Ezra: The Secret of Seven (Balak)

Ibn EzraPosted on July 20, 2020

Ibn Ezra discusses the secret of the sevens used in Balaam’s ritual to supposedly curse the Israelites. Seven altars, seven bulls, seven rams.

Rashbam: The Curse of Leadership (Mishpatim)

Rashbam: The Curse of Leadership (Mishpatim)

RashbamPosted on February 2, 2019

Exodus 22:27 prohibits cursing judges and leaders. Is this a way to silence those questioning leadership? Rashbam thinks it is something more fundamental.

Do Not Curse (D’var Torah Mishpatim)

Do Not Curse (D’var Torah Mishpatim)

Parshat HaShavuaPosted on February 9, 2018

As its name suggests, Parshat Mishpatim, “The Portion of Laws,” contains a long series of laws. Some are related, some…

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