For Friday Night

The battle against Midian described in the Torah is a crucial struggle which continues in our own time...

Sometimes the question is raised whether the Torah scholar is, in some sense, "escaping" from the real world

"Mateh" is the same slim branch, but now detached from the tree. Despite this, or because of this, the mateh becomes hard and strong, and can be used a supporting staff or as a symbol of leadership...