Episode 5 Stanley Speiller and Patton’s Prayer
A prayer by General George S. Patton, delivered to the Third Army on the eve of battle, demonstrates how Jews understand the need to petition God.
Supplemental Materials:
- Click here to see General Patton’s greeting card and prayer.
- Click here to read an essay by Rabbi Soloveichik about General Patton.
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 Angelique Collins.
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