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Thirsting for Wisdom
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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
In Judaism, mayim, or water, is not only crucial to sustaining life, but it is also a symbol of wisdom and Torah. Parashat Chukat addresses the thirst that the Jews have while wandering the desert after Miriam the prophet dies, which also represents the yearning for the wisdom and nourishment that Miriam provided. The Jewish people are thirsty and eager to drink from the well of tradition. Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses Parashat Chukat, the Torah portion read on 7/16/16.
Released:
Jul 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
What Makes Life Meaningful?: Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Parashat Naso - Torah Portion Read on 6/18/16 by On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah