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Episode 52
Parashat V’zot Habracha: The Rebbe and Elie Wiesel
Explore the resilience of the Jewish spirit through Torah's cycle, celebrating endings as new beginnings, and the enduring legacy of Moses and Simchat Torah.
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Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech: The Covenantal Song
In the poignant narrative of Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores the profound covenantal bonds that transcend generations, as exemplified by the story of Yossi Hershkovitz. Hershkovitz, a soldier and educator, composed a song amidst the turmoil of war in Gaza, setting ancient words from Psalms to his own melody. This song, sung in the valley of the shadow of death, became a lasting connection between him and his family, even after his untimely passing. The story resonates deeply, illustrating the covenantal nature of Judaism, where bonds are forged not only among the living but also with those who have passed and those yet to come.
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