BLESSINGS FOR A PILLAR (PODCAST)
The curious phenomenon of Lot’s wife turning into a pillar of salt is matched by the equally curious pair of blessings one is directed to say upon seeing that pillar. Intriguingly, the location of the pillar of salt is disputed — but were we to know its location, why are there two blessings to say, not one? Rabbi Dunner presents a compelling answer suggested by Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook.
LESSONS FROM ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) “The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.” This... Read More