| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 10 |
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the misdeeds of the righteous. Is it naïve to ignore these stories? Do we need
to reconsider our role models? How can we interpret these stories truthfully but
in a way that confirms the holiness of our heroes?
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Formulated as a series of answers, rebuttals and rejoinders, the information in this document will be invaluable to you when studying this important subject. Why did G-d instruct Moshe to take the Staff? If he was not to strike the rock, why did it issue forth water? How could Moshe defy G-d’s explicit instructions?
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