Enemies

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1. Mizmor 28

   Perspective Through the Eyes of the Psalmist

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 28 begins with a cry to God to listen, a request and gratitude to God for listening. The request in this Mizmor is unique because David does not ask for God to defeat his enemies but to save him from being pulled in by wicked people who are less obvious enemies.

2. Those Who Curse Avraham

   Rabbi David Silverberg

3. Beshalach - The Downfall of Enemies

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 20 minutes

    We will be investigating an interesting notion that many are familiar with: the question of rejoicing at the downfall of enemies. Is the oft-cited verse from Mishlei (Proverbs) about enemies like Pharaoh, or about something else entirely? We look at the concept of rejoicing after being saved and consider what might prevent people from doing so. We look at the story of Yehoshafat being saved miraculously in battle. We consider that  evil being rooted out of the world should be a cause of rejoicing.  Should we not rejoice at the story of the Splitting of the Sea and the Divine rescue of Bnei Yisrael from Pharaoh and his troops? The familiar notions must be re-examined.