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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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I decided to share some Purim greetings. First, here’s one from my family:
and from the Biblical Museum of Natural History:
A wolf in sheep’s clothing!
We also shared the following photo on social media of someone who showed up at the museum on Sunday:
This led someone to ask that surely our stated policy is that we don’t have dinosaurs at the museum. I replied that our policy is not to have them as exhibits, but they are welcome as visitors!
(Incidentally, the person in the costume is charedi with long peyos!)
Wishing all my readers a very happy Purim!
Happy Purim!
The following letter was written specifically for people like Natan Slifkin:
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/368471?utm_source=spotim&utm_medium=spotim_recirculation&spot_im_redirect_source=pitc
Some people send a family Purim card, instead of shalach manos. (Other than a few to fulfill the mitzvah.) I think it's a great thing.