Unlike every other major and minor Jewish festival, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are not connected to a narrative counterpart. There is no exodus from Egypt or Sinai revelation, nor are there quaint wilderness dwellings. There are no villains to speak of – no Pharaoh, Haman or Antiochus; nor are there any heroes for us … Continue reading THE LEGEND OF RABBI AMNON RECONSIDERED