The Mishkan is a microcosm of the universe. In Kedushah, we quote the angels in prasing Hashem, stating “Kadosh kadosh kadosh Hashem Tsvakot mlo chol haaretz kvodo.” From the angels’ perspective, Hashem’s extreme holiness results in the whole of the universe filling up with his glory. We also say this praise several times daily, quoting the angels. Yet we do […]
by Rabbi Ben Greenberg JLIC @ Harvard Hillel 1. Talmud Bavli, Shabbat 23a אשה ודאי מדליקה, דאמר רבי יהושע בן לוי: נשים חייבות בנר חנוכה, שאף הן היו באותו הנס A woman definitely lights as R. Yehoshua ben Levi said: Women are obligated in Chanukah lighting, for they too were within the miracle. 2. Rashi, […]