The obligation to destroy Amalek and their descendants, which is read of Zachor, is one of the most problematic commandments in the bible. See how medieval commentators explained it away and how modern commentators honed even this difficult mitzva for contemporary meaning.

Sponsored by Zara 4.5, Jules Scarlett 2.5, and their parents Sacha Litman and Rochelle Behrens

in memory of their grandfather, Jack T. Litman, Z”L on his 11th Yahrzeit.

His only regret was to not have had the opportunity to meet his grandchildren.

Download the Source Sheet

Sources include: Deuteronomy 20:16-18 / Deuteronomy 24:16 / Deuteronomy 25:16-19 / Isaiah 2:4 / Psalms 97:10

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts.

For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il.

Get started with the Pardes Daily App today by visiting www.pardes.org.il/pardesdaily.

Credits

Rabbi David Levin-Kruss - Pardes Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer

Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator