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The Surprising Backstory Of Shiluach Hakan
What is the law of Shiluach Hakan, The Mother Bird? How does it make sense for us to have a commandment to send away a mother bird in order to take her eggs? It seems like an odd commandment. Rabbi Fohrman examines the perspectives of both Maimonides and Nahmanides on this law and then comes up with a brilliant analysis that synergizes the two beautifully.
Watch the course mentioned in this video: "A Hidden Message About Honoring Our Mothers: How To Merit Long Life."
Rabbi David Fohrman
Founder and Lead Scholar
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