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) Parshat Chukkat unfolds amid death, transition, failed leadership, poisonous speech, and unanswered questions. Rabbi Dunner explores why Moshe’s old methods no longer worked, how... Read More