Our faith may be dimmed but it can always reignite
T
he Kav Hayashar relates the following story:
Avner, a student of the Ramban, converted to Christianity and rose through the ranks of nobility. As a general with absolute power, he summoned his rebbi on Yom Kippur. Having no choice, the Ramban appeared before his former pupil.
In his face, Avner slaughtered a pig, roasted it, and began eating it.
“How many transgressions involving the punishment of kareis did I just commit?” Avner jeered.
“Four,” answered the Ramban.
“No, five,” Avner contradicted, and began defending his position.
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