Question: God said the Moabites could not join with the Israelites yet Ruth was a Moabite. Did Boaz disobey, and what happens to Obed, Jesse and David? It is difficult to believe Boaz did anything against God’s will. ∼ Vanaly P. Answer: Dear Vanaly, There is a theme that runs through King David’s life of...
My wife and I love receiving the thank-you notes a friend sends whenever she is a guest at one of our Shabbat meals. Unlike typical thank-you cards, hers detail the experiences at our table. She mentions the delicious food, the scintillating conversation, and the stimulating company. (I am quoting from a recent note she sent!)...
Unlike vast numbers of Americans, I didn’t go see Borat this week. Neither is it on my schedule for the future. Now, considering that theatres would be out of business if they relied on my patronage, not going might seem to be a simple decision. But it wasn’t. People whose views I trust told me...
