Shoftim: The Other Man
Who returns when the battle ends?
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JF
August 12, 2026
B"H
Thank you Baila Olidort for sharing this poignant teaching with us.
Thank you Chabad.org for these many connections, to the Aibishter, to Yiddishkeit, to fellow Jews. To the world.
Wow. There was so much depth, I had to listen twice. Related on a very personal level. Grateful. As we are soon to enter Elul I think this one has even more meaning.
Shabbat Shalom to you and your sweet family, to your sweet friends, to your sweet guests and to sweet Klal Yisrael.
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Rivky Weinfeld
August 10, 2026
beautiful shiur! very applicable to each of us! thanks! Reply
Hello, Baila
"Refuse to let the stranger [the other man] take our place." This was a very touching episode not only for military [IDF] soldiers and veterans, but also for those who are experiencing tragedies on life's battlefields. Torah lets us know that GD KNOWS that battle hardships can be difficult, so He provided [in time] tender loving care, healing, and "Armour for the Soul." The life GD gives us is worth meaningful living. Thank you for bringing forth this important perspective with understanding.
Warm regards,