Jewish Telegraphic Agency7mon
Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick
Now, after losing the battle to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, Shapiro has turned to the same adage, attributed to Rabbi Tarfon, a sage who lived nearly 2,000 years ago. “Since I first ran ...
The Daily Item3d
Through obstacles and strife, we are must persevere
A quote, written in the second century and attributed to Rabbi Tarfon, has been in the forefront of my mind lately.
CounterPunch26d
Israel Should Not Execute Members of Hamas…or Anyone Else
Rabbi Tarfon and Rabbi Akiva, as found in the Talmud, Makkot 7a: “A Sanhedrin [Rabbinic court] that affects an execution once in seven years, is branded a destructive tribunal. Rabbi Eliezer ben ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency4y
Jeffrey Rosen to become acting attorney general after Barr exits
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Speaking just weeks ago about combating anti-Semitism, Jeffrey Adam Rosen, the deputy attorney general, quoted the ancient Rabbi Tarfon: “It is not incumbent on you to ...
The Times of Israel26d
Israel should not execute Hamas terrorists – or anyone else
Rabbi Tarfon and Rabbi Akiva, as found in the Talmud, Makkot 7a: “A Sanhedrin [Rabbinic court] that affects an execution once in seven years, is branded a destructive tribunal. Rabbi Eliezer ben ...