That, to me, is Amalek. The concept I wasn’t familiar with. The kind of evil which is transcendent and irrational. The kind of evil which can be found throughout history in many texts and stories.

And when you were famished and weary, Amalek cut down all the stragglers in your rear. Therefore, when your God grants you ...

There is one specific biblical word that feels more relevant now than it has in generations: Amalek. We are commanded to wage an eternal battle against Amalek, the nation that first assaulted us ...