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Aaron the High Priest was commanded to light the menorah. The Torah describes his action with the word «beha’aloteha,» when you raise the lights. Rashi comments that Aaron was supposed to kindle the lights so they would rise on their own. Symbolically, this image applies to the role of parents …

Rabbi Marc D. Angel is Founder and Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, www.jewishideas.org. Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, he is author and editor of 29 books, many dealing with aspects of Sephardic history and culture. Among his recent books are “Foundations …

The Congregation Ezra Bessaroth Anniversary Lecture Series presents Rabbi Dr. Marc D. Angel. Founder & Director of the Institute of Jewish Ideas and Ideals. Rabbi Angel will speak on the topic of «The Lasting Legacy of the Judeo-Spanish Civilization». Lecture Series Co-sponsors: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, Samuel & Althea Stroum Jewish …