Beth El of Manhattan, Two-Testament Synagogue

The Flying "Nuun"


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In the Torah portion this week there is an enlarged "nuun" (Hebrew Letter "N") in every Torah scroll's Exodus 34:7. This number in Hebrew represents the number "50." The Sages of Israel say there is profound reason this "Nuun" is made large to grab attention: It has to do with the limits of how much anyone - even a Moses who knew God so intimately - can "know" God to the full reach of God's identity. We explore this aspect of knowing God today. Enjoy, and Shalom!

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Beth El of Manhattan, Two-Testament SynagogueBy Rabbi Bruce L. Cohen

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