Episode 42 Handel’s Judah vs. Jerusalem’s Judah
Judah was unique as a warrior because he always gave glory to God.
Supplemental Materials:
- Click here to listen to a full rendition of Handel’s “Judas Maccabeus,” and click here to listen to the excerpt that Rabbi Soloveichik refers to.
- Click here to read Rabbi Soloveichik’s essay, “Winston Spencer Maccabee.”
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