The Jewish Obsession with Light

from The Jewish Perspective Hosted by Rabbi V. Belinsky

Judaism is filled with symbolism around light, from Shabbat and holiday candles to the eternal flame of the menorah. But what deeper lesson does the light teach us? How does the flame represent the soul, while the wick symbolizes the body? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - A Jewish metaphor for the menorah (00:04:25) - The Torah and the menorah

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