Binah La’itim (Understanding of the times) is universally recognized as one of the pillars of classical Jewish homiletical literature.  It was written by Rabbi Azariah Figo (1579–1647), the Chief Rabbi of Pisa and Venice.  This work revolutionized the art of the rabbinic sermon. The title of the book originates from the Biblical verse regarding the … Continue reading Binah La’itim, by Rabbi Azariah Figo, First edition, Venice, 1648. →