What Does It Mean to be a Chosen People?

Sep 20, 2018 | by Rabbi Ken Spiro

Unpacking the controversial description of the Jewish people.

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Rabbi Ken Spiro

Rabbi Ken Spiro, originally from New Rochelle, NY, graduated from Vassar College with a BA in Russian Language and Literature and did graduate studies at the Pushkin Institute in Moscow. He has rabbinic ordination from Aish Jerusalem and a Masters Degree in History from Vermont College of Norwich University. Rabbi Spiro is also a licensed tour guide by the Israel Ministry of Tourism. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs such as BBC, National Geographic Channel and The History Channel. He lives near Jerusalem with his wife and five children, where he works as a senior lecturer for Aish Jerusalem.

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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.