EXPLANATION OFCOVER PICTUREIn Nechemya's time, heroic Jews rebuild the walls aroundYerushalayim. Many workers hold a weapon in one hand, andguards are on alert, because the enemies are lying in wait tokill every Jew involved in the project, so as to stop it. THE FAMILYMIDRASH SAYSThe Book of Ezra-NechemyaThis volume describes a crucial period at theend of the Babylonian exile. Groups of Jews arereturning to Eretz Yisrael with the aim of building asecond Bais Hamikdash. They are led by wonderfultzaddikim: first Zerubavel and Yehoshua, and thenby the outstanding Torah Sage Ezra, later joined byNechemya.With Heavenly assistance, the second Bais Hamikdashis constructed, and the walls of Yerushalayim arerepaired, despite conditions of grinding poverty andoften, acute danger to life, because of enemy plots.As usual, Midrashim enliven the narrative, andreaders will carry away practical lessons how toview the circumstances then, as well as our situationtoday, through the lens of the Torah. THIS VOLUME IS RECOMMENDED FORAGES 14 THROUGH ADULT. THE FAMILY MIDRASH SAYSInspiringEducationalEnjoyableA Learning Experience for All Ages table{border-collapse:collapse}td{background-color:#efefef;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px}th{font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px} Sku: BY-LMS10 Author: Rabbi Moshe Weissman Pages: 282 Size: 8.7" x 11.3" Binding: Hardcover Date: 12/14/2022 Imprint: Bnay Yakov
