Episode 40 The Ancient Coin and the Work in Progress
Jews are obligated to give a half-shekel to the Temple. But why only half?
Supplemental Materials:
- Click here to read the article about the discovery of a silver coin that was likely used to give a half-shekel to the Temple.
- Click here to read the NYT article about why being a little behind at halftime in sports can actually be a good thing.
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Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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