Our enemies spread lies about Israel, portraying the victim as the aggressor. We must counter these lies with truth, ...
Maimonides’ view indicates that while Amalek is viewed collectively, this is still a result of active threatening behavior. Being of genetic descent from Amalek does not doom one to execution; it is ...
Covering the story of the young David (Michael Iskander) before he takes the throne as King of Israel, House of David also highlights the downfall of the House of Saul. At the end of the first episode ...
In the Scroll of Esther, revenge is a powerful theme, but just as clearly one that leads to confusion and tragedy.
We recall the Amalekites who preyed upon the Israelites during their Exodus, targeting the vulnerable and demonstrating a profound lack of fear for the Divine. Similarly, Haman, a descendant of ...
But of late, Saul has been ignoring God’s commands, keeping the spoils of war after defeating enemies like the Amalekites.
Before I could fully process it, another student followed up with: “Why do we condemn Hamas for murdering innocent men, women, and children if we are commanded to wipe out Amalek?” Another ...
The Haftorah of Parshat Zachor states: "So says Lord of Hosts: I remembered what Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him on the way, as he went up from Egypt. Now go and strike Amalek and ...
There is one specific biblical word that feels more relevant now than it has in generations: Amalek. We are commanded to wage ...