Episode 3 Rembrandt’s Margaretha vs. Idolatry
A great portrait by the eminent Dutch artist, and the story behind it, shows how the injunction against idolatry can enhance our appreciation of human beings.
Supplemental Materials:
Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
This episode of “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” is generously sponsored by Juan Mesa-Freydell.
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