IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE
At the beginning of Parshat Va’era, Moshe complains to God that He has set him up for failure. “Even the Jewish people won’t listen to me, how can you expect Pharaoh to listen to me?” Rashi suggests that this is one of 10 instances of “kal v’chomer” (a fortiori) logic being used in the Torah. Rabbi Dunner shares a powerful question on Rashi’s statement, and offers various solutions.
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HAVING A LAUGH (VIDEO)
Rabbi Dunner examines the topic of humor and comedy in Judaism. Does the halacha allow it? What does the Talmud say? When is it appropriate to laugh and engage in... Read More