Kingdom of Heaven
We previously learned of king Sancheriv’s miraculous defeat. In this class, we backtrack to the events leading up to the terrifying siege and the seemingly impossible situation King Hezekiah and his loyal citizens found themselves in. The Talmud relates of Sennacherib’s stunning successive string of a single day’s journeys as he marched towards Jerusalem. Yet, it was the force of spirit, rather than their spirit of force that would carry the day. Finally, it’s the tale of two lion-hearted warrior Kings alluded to in prophetic prose that makes the difference. (Talmud, Sanhedrin 94b-95a)
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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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