THE MESSAGE OF THE CHERUBS
Why were there two cherubs on the lid of the Aron HaBrit (“Ark of the Covenant”)? And why, if they were facing each other, were they looking downwards towards the Aron instead of at each other? Rabbi Dunner cites various sources that shed light on the symbolism of the cherubs, explaining why they are so fundamental to our approach towards Torah study.
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) Yom Kippur can feel like a day to endure: fasting, confession, white garments, and hours in shul. But beneath the solemnity lies one of... Read More