Episode 82 Hannah and the Reinvention of Jewish Prayer
The opening of the Book of Samuel introduces us to a righteous woman who impacts Jews to this day.
In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik references a painting by Rembrandt or his studio. You can view it here:
Click here to see “Hannah and Samuel in the Temple”
Text: Samuel 1-3
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