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In Conversation: Scott Turow (47:28)
An acclaimed novelist and attorney, Scott Turow is also Jewish. Hear about his latest book, upcoming TV show, and about how he navigates the world of fame as a Jew. This conversation took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Scott Turow (4)
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Why I Wrote the Gilded Cage (39:59)
Of all biblical stories, the story of Esther is the best-known and, arguably, the most misunderstood. Queen Esther is a heroine often portrayed in a superficial, two-dimensional manner. As a result, her full story remains untold. Mrs. Sorele Brownstein has mined the rich Jewish tradition of biblical interpretation to shed light on a figure whose true heroism is often overlooked
Mrs. Sorele Brownstein (1)
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The Fascinating World of Scribal Arts (58:02)
Ever since Moses scribed the first Torah Scroll some 3,300 years ago, a very precise tradition has been handed down from generation to generation as to how the letters of our Sefer Torahs, Tefilin and Mezuzot are to be inked on parchment. In addition to being a sacred mitzvah, this fine process has helped ensure the preservation and authenticity of our original texts throughout the millennia
Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Liberow (1)