L'Chaim: To Life

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English - September 05, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In today's episode, Andrea argues that the Hebrew toast "L'Chaim" is sourced from the Bible. It is a short but powerful expression of Biblical wisdom.

The 1971 movie, "Fiddler on the Roof" is a classic of cinema. It is a story beautifully told. In it, we find a scene of hearty celebration as the village toasts "L'Chaim". This scene expresses a major biblical theme. In the Bible, God commands that life - not our life - but all life, continue.

Fiddler on the Roof - the movie