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Baruch Kvasnika
President of Jerusalem Seminary and scholar of biblical Hebrew and Semitic studies, experienced in teaching Hebrew and biblical exegesis with focus on lived language and practice.
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Dec 15, 2025
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Creative Work and Sustaining Work, with Baruch Kvasnika: Genesis 2:1-3 and Exodus 20:8-11
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Baruch Kvasnika, President of Jerusalem Seminary and an expert in biblical Hebrew, joins to explore the nuances of work prohibited on the Sabbath. He delves into the meanings of the Hebrew terms 'melecha' and 'avodah,' clarifying why certain creative tasks are forbidden. Baruch examines how these concepts are drawn from Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the interpretive layers added by rabbinic traditions. He emphasizes the practicality of Sabbath laws, balancing sacred rest with the need for sustaining work.
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