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Back to EpisodesR. Elie Kaunfer: Hannah as Rebellious Worshiper
Published 3 years, 7 months ago
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Our rabbis imagine an intense confrontation between Eli the high priest and Hannah, our model for how we recite the Amidah. Explore this fascinating midrash and think about the power of prayer in the hands of forgotten members of society. This lecture was originally delivered at the Summer Learning Retreat in 2021.