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When a Sephardi synagogue receives a windfall of $2 million, the very essence of faith and finance intertwines like the threads of a sacred tapestry. Reb Meilech Bidermans weaves a narrative that transcends the physical building of worship and pierces straight to the heart of religious devotion. What happens when the generous benefactor, who oversees the grand renovation, balks at the cost of rectifying a Torah riddled with errors? This isn't just a story about refurbishments; it's a profound look at the values we place on the cornerstones of our beliefs.
Cue the sofer, the unsung hero of our tale, caught between his duty to his craft and the startling devaluation of his sacred work. Tasked with a labor of love or a fool's errand, depending on how you look at it, our sofer and his friend face the ultimate question: Can you put a price on the divine word? Our episode spins into a tapestry of the unexpected, involving an emergency restroom break at a funeral home that leads to a mysterious summons to court, proving that the answers we seek are sometimes found in the most unforeseen places. An epic story from Reb Meilech: Discover the curious intersection where devotion, duty, and a schnitzel sandwich in Lakewood collide.
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By Michoel Brooke5
2020 ratings
When a Sephardi synagogue receives a windfall of $2 million, the very essence of faith and finance intertwines like the threads of a sacred tapestry. Reb Meilech Bidermans weaves a narrative that transcends the physical building of worship and pierces straight to the heart of religious devotion. What happens when the generous benefactor, who oversees the grand renovation, balks at the cost of rectifying a Torah riddled with errors? This isn't just a story about refurbishments; it's a profound look at the values we place on the cornerstones of our beliefs.
Cue the sofer, the unsung hero of our tale, caught between his duty to his craft and the startling devaluation of his sacred work. Tasked with a labor of love or a fool's errand, depending on how you look at it, our sofer and his friend face the ultimate question: Can you put a price on the divine word? Our episode spins into a tapestry of the unexpected, involving an emergency restroom break at a funeral home that leads to a mysterious summons to court, proving that the answers we seek are sometimes found in the most unforeseen places. An epic story from Reb Meilech: Discover the curious intersection where devotion, duty, and a schnitzel sandwich in Lakewood collide.
Support the show
Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!
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Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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