Flags

Shavuot: Jewish Secret To Survival

May 27, 2020 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, R. Enkin, Ari, Shavuot

The Angel of Esau came to attack Yaakov in the middle of the night. This evil angel wanted to destroy the Jewish people. Why specifically Yaakov? Why not Abraham, or Isaac? What did Yaakov represent that made him the angel’s choice for attack. Rabbi Ari Enkin reveals the answer to this question, along with the secret to Jewish survival and continuity.

Where Do Flags Come From? (2 min)

May 20, 2020 Drops of Light Project R. Enkin, Ari

Where does this idea of a flag come from? Over 3000 years ago throughout the Jewish People’s travels in the desert, we learn that every tribe of Israel had their own flag. There are also sources that the Angels who came down to the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai also held flags. What is this all about?