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#692: What Is Wise about the Wise Son?

#692: What Is Wise about the Wise Son?

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A page from a 14th century Haggadah. The words “Wise” and “Wicked” are illuminated.

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Gimme Some Torah #692

What is the real difference between the wise Son and the wicked Son in the Haggadah? According to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the difference lies in the depth of thought each one gives to our tradition:

The wise son shows his wisdom by distinguishing three k…

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