Why did G-d prevent the entire nation from tasting garlic and other flavors in the manna just because this would damage nursing mothers? What lesson does this teach us about the power of the individual?
Who was Norman Borlaug and how did he save a billion lives? What did the Rebbe tell shliach Rabbi Chaim Gutnick when only one woman came to a citywide lecture on mikveh?
Find out in this week’s parsha class from Rabbi Shais Taub. Based on Likkutei Sichos, vol. 33, pp. 76-77.
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*sigh* it’s Norman. Or Dr. He won the Nobel Peace prize etc..
A lot of what he accomplished has been overshadowed by the non GMO culture, while well meaning,these keyboard warriors ignore the starvation that existed prior.
In reality though we do need diversified crops and the original genetic mark-up of foods the way God created it.
Modified genetics though was pivotal in saving crops from ruin.
Both of these work.