Redeeming the Name of the Deceased Relative
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Boaz and Ploni Almoni
Dr. Yael ZieglerWho is the main character of the book – Ruth or Naomi? Elimelech and Naomi deal with the problems of famine and children in ways that represent the era of the Judges, while Ruth and Boaz's solutions represent a new way. The potential redeemer is nameless because he refuses to establish his deceased relative's name.
Perpetuating the Name: The Levirate Marriage
Dr. Yael ZieglerWhile no legal link exists, Boaz links the buying of the land to the marriage of Ruth in order to maintain the name of the deceased – by producing a child who will inherit the land. The end of the book of Judges is full of nameless characters. Boaz maintaining names sends the Nation to its Davidic destiny.
The Arei Miklat: How Our Stories Become Our Laws
Rabbi David Fohrmanתאריך פרסום: תשפ"ד | |
The law of "כי את בן השנואה יכיר" is coming out of the passage of Yosef and his brothers. As well, the laws of the Arei Miklat connect to Israel's triumph over the Egyptians at Yam Suf, despite initial appearances. This session explores how the Torah intertwines history and law, demonstrating that our stories shape and become our laws in surprising and unexpected ways.