Why Was the Book of Ruth Written?
Ruth does not seem to be, at first blush, a very dramatic book. lts modest account begins with the journey of a family from Bethlehem to Moab during a famine. Tragedy ensues, all the male members of the family die, and Naomi is left alone…
Read MoreRuth: The Mother of Royalty
Rus was descended from some of the worst examples of humanity and yet became the ancestress of King Dovid and Moshiach.
Mrs Sarah Korn outlines the story of Rus and describes her greatness. With the guidance of her mother in law, Naomi, Rus was able to refine her character and be deserving of her great descendents.
WatchRuth: A Contemporary Lesson
Mrs. Frumma Gottlieb learns an important lesson from the relationship with your Mother In-law.
WatchTYING SHOELACES AND OTHER DETAILS
R. Leib, son of Sarah, the hidden tzaddik who wandered over the earth, following the course of rivers, in order to redeems souls of the living and the dead said…
Read MorePrecious Gleanings: Ruth
We read the Book of Ruth on the holiday of Shavuot, but do we really know what it’s all about? In this video, one of a 3-part short series, Dr. Chana Silberstein teaches 3 important reasons for learning the Book of Ruth, most notably the fact that it establishes the lineage of King David, a great-grandson of Ruth. Dr. Silberstein also highlights some very powerful lessons we can learn from Ruth in the areas of kindness, humility and modesty, as well as various other points of interest throughout the text.
WatchA Midrashic View of Ruth: Amidst a Sea of Ambiguity
Analyzing the opening verses of Ruth, one might deduce from the text that Elimelech and his sons deserved their deaths. Elimelech left the Land of Israel and a starving community behind, while his sons intermarried in Moab…
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Ruth: An Overview
Read MoreWhy Do Rabbis Discourage Conversions?
I am a bit confused. I have many Jewish friends, but they are mostly indifferent, and sometimes even hostile, towards their own religion. I myself am not Jewish, but I have studied Judaism and love it, and am very excited about converting…
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