#579: We Are the World's Torch

Shadal on Haftarat Ki Tavo, Isaiah 60:3

One day, the Jews will be the world’s torch. For now, however, we are the world’s canary in the coal mine.

Haftarat Ki Tavo, Isaiah 60:3

וְהָלְכוּ גוֹיִם לְאוֹרֵךְ וּמְלָכִים לְנֹגַהּ זַרְחֵךְ׃

And nations shall walk by your light,
Kings, by your shining radiance.

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