BEYOND THE NEST
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Why does the Torah command us to send away a mother bird before taking her eggs or chicks? From the Mishnah and Rambam to Ramban, Maharal, the Hasidic masters, Rav Dessler, and Rav Kook, Rabbi Dunner shows how this mitzvah is far more than a law about bird nests — it’s a journey into compassion, exile and redemption, spiritual growth, and God’s infinite mercy.
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) George Washington once observed, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.” And as it turns out,... Read More