Episode 109 The God of Israel In and Out of Egypt
By marking the first and final days of Passover, Jews bear witness to God’s sovereignty over the entire world.
Supplemental Materials:
- Click here to read Rabbi Soloveichik’s essay about Jonah and the term “Hebrew” in Jewish Ideas Daily (now Mosaic).
- Click here to watch Rabbi Soloveichik’s “Faith and Film” lecture about The Ten Commandments.
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Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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