Introducing God is one of the most difficult things to do. It is like presenting a three-dimensional reality on a flat surface. God is the most captivating figure in human history with a very unusual track record. His deeds are unprecedented but often very disturbing. He is to be loved yet often irritates. He is […]
Who Is a Gavra Rabba, a Great Man?
The Talmud (Makkot 22b) discusses the identity of a Gavra Rabba, an exceptionally great man or Talmudic sage. It quotes a most remarkable observation made by the well-known sage, Rava, who states, “How foolish are some people who stand up in respect for a Sefer Torah but fail to stand up in respect for an […]