Episode 240 Seven Pillars and Seven Branches
A phrase in Proverbs about wisdom may be linked to one of the most famous objects in Jewish history.
In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik discusses an ancient oil lamp unearthed in Israel.
You can see an image of it here.
Text: Proverbs 7-10
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