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.
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” It’s one of those sayings we hear so often that it risks sounding trite. But... Read More