The Sins Of Both Religious And Political Leadership – OpEd

The Talmud (Temurah 16a) says that the sage Yaʿabetz, who is mentioned in the Biblical Book of Chronicles (1 Chronicles 4:10), invoked the God of Israel saying: "'Bless me'—with Torah; 'enlarge my territory'—with many students; 'may Your hand be with me'—lest I forget what I have learnt; 'spare me from harm'—provide me...