WHAT’S IN A COIN?
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Rabbi Dunner presents a wonderful range of insights into Parshat Ki Tissa, including a unique take on the fascinating debate between the Rema and the Gra about the custom of giving a Machatzit Hashekel-style donation on Taanit Esther, and a dramatic story about the disappearance of the Ktav Sofer’s treasured Machatzit Hashekel at a meeting of distinguished rabbis.
MEMORANDUM OF MISUNDERSTANDING
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) There is something wonderfully reassuring about the phrase “Memorandum of Understanding.” It sounds sober and civilized. “Memorandum” conveys confidence — it is official, it... Read More