Did David have red hair? Was Esau ‘ruddy’ (‘red-haired’)?

Shalom everyone, I’ve only recently become aware that quite a few English-speakers seem to think that David had red hair (I was completely oblivious to this view before)! I’ve also learned that some of them are irritated that the actor playing the young...

Yom ha-Kippurim is not about punishment

Shalom everyone, This year, the date God has chosen for the opening of the gates of heaven begins on Sunday evening, 13th October 2024. So I thought I would write a little about one particular aspect of the Great Day, ha-Yom ha-Gadol. Before I begin, I just want to...