Where do dinosaurs fit in Hashem's world? I've been thinking about this topic for quite some time, but have not had a chance to write down my thoughts. Every year, Parashas Noach passes by and I still haven't written it down. Well, this year is going to be different.
A close reading of the subtle change between the words used for the difference between light and darkness vs the difference between waterand water, similar to the difference between cohesion and adhesion,may provide some insight into how to understand Tohu vaVohu, according to the rules of physics.
In Parashas Bo, we learn about the mitzvah of Tefillin as a symbol of the rememberance of the Exodus of Egypt. It is no coincidence that Hashem also publicizes this mitzvah today in our world through a tiny little incident which made headlines this week in a small airplane.