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Exploring the legacy of the rationalist Rishonim (medieval sages), and various other notes, by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh. The views are those of the author, not the institution.

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African Vista

Natan Slifkin

May 31, 2016

Here is a terrific photo that I took this morning, using the Panorama mode on my camera. You have to click and enlarge it to get the full impact.

"The elephant is saying: How great are Your works, God; Your thoughts are tremendously deep (Psalms 92:6)." (Midrash Perek Shirah)

(I also have a great video of an elephant mock charging us, but the upload speed at the lodge is too slow. Another time!)