One of the most delibitating things we can encounter in life is persistent, radical skepticism: a constant nagging doubt that makes us question whether our decisions are right, whether our partner the best for us, or whether our faith in G-d is founded on proof. The Biblical story of the war of the Israelites with the Amalekites provides a deep and original answer to this problem.

Points to Ponder #16 for parashat Beshalach, from the book of Exodus.

Read on Substack: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/the-subtle-art-of-giving-up?sd=pf