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David Harbater

David Harbater

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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Vayechi—’Bnei Yisrael’: the Sons of Israel or the Israelites?

10.01.2025 10

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Harbater

The Hanukkah and Shabbat lights and Lessons for Today

The lighting of candles, or oil, plays a central role in Jewish life. Shabbat and festivals commence with the lighting of candles and Shabbat...

27.12.2024 10

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Harbater

Vayeshev: Joseph and His Brothers and Israel Today

When reading the beginning of this week’s parasha it is hard to escape the impression that Joseph was a spoiled, nasty, egocentric and divisive...

20.12.2024 5

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Harbater