The Family Tree: Megillat Rut in Depth: Chapter 4, Lesson 9
The entire book now concludes with a detailed ten-generation genealogy of Ruth’s great-grandson, King David, which emphasizes her unparalleled historic contribution. We begin to trace the lineage of Israel's royal bloodline with Jacob’s grandson Peretz. This spiritual giant fathers equally, yet uniquely outstanding generational progeny. Each contributed to the development of the illustrious Davidic Dynasty in their own special fashion, leaving us much food for thought and many important lessons for life.
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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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