Devarim 5767 - Lessons from Og

"after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and King Of of Bashan, who dwelt at Astaroth Edrei." (Deut. 1:4) What happens when a giant, king, and bully lingers in Jewish literature? What are the lessons we learn from Og King of Bashan? At times our might and strength are not our greatest attributes. Texts Mentioned: Tree of Souls by Howard Schwartz - wonderful eclectic collection of literature and commentary available at:

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