Episode 180 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Tale of a Mysterious Painting by Rembrandt
A nazir‘s prohibition from cutting their hair reveals a poignant irony in Rembrandt van Rijn’s painting, “David and Jonathan.”
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Episode 181: All Wines Are Fine Wines
Jewish history teaches that all wines, whether made from the finest grapes or the driest of raisins, can be used to commemorate our covenantal celebrations.
Episode 182: Grapes, Wine, and Fairy Tales
In addition to the prohibition of drinking wine, a nazir is also commanded to avoid eating grapes. Why is that, and what does it have to do with the story of Noah?
Episode 183: Hair vs. Eyes
Rembrandt's portrayal of the tragic end of the Israelite hero Samson captures the essence of the prohibition forbidding a nazir from cutting their hair.
Episode 184: Aristotle and the Nazir
Aristotelian ethics can offer an explanation as to why a nazir is commanded to bring a sin offering.
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