Boaz and Naomi
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The Problem of Sustenance
Dr. Yael ZieglerRuth collects in Boaz's field; she manages to collect and eipha of barley. This is ten times the amount needed to sustain an adult. The enormous amount was collected under Boaz's instructions. Boaz introduces Ruth as his respected guest, and ensures that everyone in the field knows that he is her patron and protector. Boaz offers Ruth much more than she needs for sheer survival; he contributes to her honor, respect, importance, and acceptance. How does Boaz regard Naomi? Why does he treat her the way he does?
The Drama of Ruth
Rabbi Mosheh Lichtensteinתאריך פרסום: תשע"ו | | Hour and 7 minutes
The Book of Ruth opens with a situation of dire straits: Boaz leaves the Land because of despair, and Naomi cannot rebuild when she returns. The actions and interactions of Ruth and Boaz, however, serve as a model of true soulmates who embody the deepest, highest level of chessed (kindness). These relationships transcend merely helping an older lady or a poor maiden.
As we examine these relationships, parallels from Iyov, the mitzva of Yibum and the story of Yehuda and Tamar further highlight the significance of the personalities in Ruth.
Naomi - Heroine Behind the Scenes
Rabbi Dov Berkovitsתאריך פרסום: 5777 | | Hour
Every time we read the Book of Ruth, a seemingly short and simple story, we find something new that we haven’t seen before. In this shiur, we focus on Naomi, who effectively orchestrates much of what happens with Ruth in Beth Lechem. We look at what is going on in the Megilla, and we add context by examining the role of the tribe of Yehuda in parts of the book of Shoftim, and the meaning of certain names of God. People often speak of Megillat Ruth as a form of tikkun - symbolic repair - for what came before, and Naomi is at the center of this tikkun.