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Sep 20, 2018 | by Rabbi Ken Spiro
Unpacking the controversial description of the Jewish people.
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(1) Dvirah, September 20, 2018 7:05 PM
Solomon's Empire
There was in fact a Jewish empire under Solomon. But great as it was it did not advance the "Jewish mission" - rather, it was gained at the expense of our relationship with G-d by allowing idol-worship to creep into the society.
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(1) Dvirah, September 20, 2018 7:05 PM
Solomon's Empire
There was in fact a Jewish empire under Solomon. But great as it was it did not advance the "Jewish mission" - rather, it was gained at the expense of our relationship with G-d by allowing idol-worship to creep into the society.