IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS

January 17th, 2024

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Why were the Jewish people credited with having followed God’s directives – before they had even carried them out? Rabbi Dunner cites Rashi quoting a Midrash that offers a solution. But Rashi’s explanation creates more problems than it solves. Rabbi Dunner charts a path through this puzzling issue with the help of the Darash Mordechai.

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