Dr. Zvi Shimon

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1. Yaakov's Dream

   Dr. Zvi Shimon

   תאריך פרסום: תשעב | |

   This paper wishes to demonstrate the interconnectedness between the patriarchal narratives and the primeval history (Breishit 1-11). The paper does so by elaborating upon the postulated analogy between the narrative of Yaakov's Dream at Bethel and the Tower of Babel narrative. The findings of this paper offer a deeper understanding of underlying themes running throughout Humash Bereishit and the pivotal role of the Bethel dream narrative in its larger narrative context.

2. The Counting of the 'Omer'

   Dr. Zvi Shimon

   The period between the beginning of Passover and 'Shavuot' (Pentecost) is a period of counting. Every evening, Jews count the days and weeks that have passed since the first day of Passover. This counting is called the 'Sefirat HaOmer' - the counting of the 'omer.' 
   
   Before analyzing the nature of this connection between Passover and Shavuot and the significance of the counting of the omer, we will first probe some of the laws relating to the counting of the omer and their textual sources.
   
   Why do we count forty-nine days between the offering of the omer and the bread offering? The commentators offer different explanations.