Jacob, David, their Enemies, and the Mashiach
God saved Jacob from his father-in-law Lavan, his brother Esau, and his "son-in-law" Shechem (his daughter's rapist), three generations. Jacob is the all-inclusive Jewish soul....
Tag : Shabbat
Samson and the Garlic Eaters
The Mishnah says that Jews are connoted "garlic eaters," for on Shabbat eve they eat garlic to increase their seed. Samaritans don't eat garlic on...
Falling Up
"The tzadik falls seven times and rises." Each fall is for the sake of an additional rise. After each fall you get a raise. After...
Eating Lesson #1
Maimonides says that even if you eat healthy foods, don't overeat. "The tzadik eats to satiate his soul." He knows how much to eat for...
