Rashbam: Why Water? (Chukat)
The Israelites move towards the Promised Land, traveling through other kingdoms. They promise not to take any water – confounding later French commentators.
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Rashbam: Preparing for the Journey (Bo)
The moment of the Exodus arrives. And the Israelites are unprepared. Rashi, Rashbam, and Yosef Bechor Shor have different messages for us.
Rosh HaShanah Sermon 2018: Separation and the Streams of Justice
I paced back and forth in the hotel lobby. It was 9 pm. Everywhere I walked there were snacks lying…