Rock a Bye Baby

Bereishis/Genesis With Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

Rock a Bye Baby

Nov 01 2017 | 01:05:31

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Show Notes

Parsha Insight: Vayeira Be amazed at the shocking and true story of the Biblical origin of the proverbial rocking cradle. Isaac's baby bash attracts some pretty rude guests and crude comments. In trying to understand the irreverent behavior of an oversized world leader, a surprising narrative emerges in a remarkable true story of the Biblical origin of the proverbial rocking cradle and accompanying lullabies. In developing this unusual thesis about the foundational essence of a Torah education; a variety of fascinating facts, figures and fetishes are picked up along the way.

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