A tribute to the 'explainer of hidden things'
On the 50th yahrzeit of the passing of Yaacov Herzog, I recall his unique contribution.
Source: jns.org
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Remembering Yaacov Isaac Herzog, one of Israel's great diplomats, visionaries
He was, I believe, the only person over the past 100 years of Jewish history equally qualified to serve as chief rabbi of Britain and as director-general of Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office.
Source: jpost.com
The ultimate question of Jewish history
We are meant to be ‘a people that dwells alone,’ but does that mean we should abandon the world?
Source: jns.org
A Torah lesson from Biden shows his grasp of Judaism's quirky calendar
Because of differences of worship in Israel and the Diaspora, Israelis will not be reading from the same Torah portion this Shabbat.
Source: jpost.com
A Torah lesson from Biden shows grasp of Judaism's quirky calendar
US president quotes from the Balak portion while in Israel, noting subtle difference between dates it is read for American Jews and Israelis
Source: timesofisrael.com
In Jerusalem, a Torah lesson from Biden shows his grasp of Judaism's quirky calendar – The Forward
“Someone knew to do their research,” commented a onetime adviser to Israeli prime ministers.
Source: forward.com
The Curse of Loneliness (Balak, Covenant & Conversation)
From the blog of Jonathan Sacks at The Times of Israel
Source: timesofisrael.com