The Witnesses: Megillat Rut in Depth: Chapter 4, Lesson 5
Responding to Boaz’s call, the mix assemblage of prominent Sanhedrin Judges and ordinary Bethlehem citizenry duly witness the legal proceedings of the legacy estate transfer as well as a historic marriage. The crowds then burst forth in a torrent of well-wishing, showering the couple with bountiful biblical blessings. Here we explore the rich symbolism encoded into the string of legendary ancestors and events that are woven into the fabric of the warm wishes and blessings they bestowed on that day of Davidic destiny!
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Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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