Jan. 25, 2024
Derashos Haran Source
I recently discovered a valuable source in Derashos Haran from a shiur given by Rabbi Lopiansky, specifically Talk 10. In this talk, the Ran explains how the Torah provides godly laws for the people while allowing the king to establish additional laws for everyday matters such as traffic regulations. The Torah does not oppose this and leaves room for the Beis Din or King to guide through the rest of the laws. Additionally, a letter from Rav Chain Ozer to Rabbi Herzog is worth mentioning, referencing a similar approach of the Beis Yosef.
10 Commentaries That Will Change How You See Pirkei Avos FOREVER!
What is Pirkei Avos?
Pirkei Avos is a compilation of the Jewish theological and ethical teachings and proverbs from Rabbinic Jewish tradition. It is part of didactic Jewish ethical literature. Because of its contents, the name is sometimes given as…
What is the Twentieth of Sivan?
Question: What is the Twentieth of Sivan?
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