When he complained to Miriam at breakfast that Elisha’s mind didn’t seem as focused as before, she patted his hand and reminded him that this was a difficult time for the youth. “Elisha is beginning a new life; soon he’ll be a merchant and a father instead of a student,” she said, helping herself...
“Rabbenu, I was not born into the House of Jacob. If I die sanctifying the Holy Name, what will be my lot?” Trapped inside Bishop Rothard’s palace with his family and other Jews fleeing Count Emicho’s bloodthirsty minions, Samson gripped the sword at his belt. The rabbi laid his hand on Samson’s ...