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he lion is one of the largest, strongest, and most powerful
felines in the world. they are unique among felines
in a number of ways; however, the biggest difference
between lions and other big cats is that only lions live together
in family groups, which are known as prides. A pride is made
up of five to fifteen related females and their cubs, along with
a single male (although small groups of two or three lions are
not uncommon).
despite their enormous size, male lions hardly do any of the
hunting, as they are often slower and more easily seen than
their female counterparts. The lionesses in the pride do the
hunting, usually together.
Lions have a short coat of tawny or golden fur, with a long tail
that has a tuft of longer fur at the end. The markings on their
coats are much fainter than the bold stripes and spots displayed
on other felines, which helps the lions go unseen when stalking
prey in the tall grasses. male lions are taller and heavier than
the females and have a mane of long hair around their faces
(in fact, it is the only case in the feline world where males and
females actually look different).
Efraim Harari
Torah Traits
Be as strong as the lion to do the will of your Father in
Heaven (Avos 5:20).
Initially, this teaching may seem rather strange. How can
there be any comparison between the lion, which can be
cruel and ferocious, and the will of Hashem, Who is kind and
merciful? However, the Hebrew word for strong, gibor, does
not refer to the exceptional physical strength of the lion, but
to the ability with which Hashem has endowed it to curb its
passions. This is in the spirit of the teachings of Ben Zoma: Who
is mighty (gibor)? He who subdues his passions (Avos 4:1).
A story is recorded in the Gemara about the lion. Rabbi
Shimon ben Chalafta was walking on the road when lions met
him and roared at him. Rabbi Shimon responded by quoting
the verse, The young lions roar after their prey and seek their
food from Hashem (Tehillim 104:21). Immediately, two lumps
of flesh descended from Heaven, whereupon the lions ate one
and left the other (Sanhedrin 59b). We see again how lions can
curb their appetites and subdue their passions. It is in this spirit
that the lion is called the king of the beasts (Chagigah 13b).
It has earned this title because it can govern its passions.
Q: What does the mother lion say to her cubs
before they go out hunting for food?
A
: “Let us prey!”
The animal kingdom is full of such great
variety, design, and complexity that it
can’t help but testify to a Creator. This week
we explore...
The Lion
Did You
Know?
When lions walk,
their heels don’t
touch the ground!
Check out our site:
www.thejewishworldofwonderskidsmagazine.com
Exploring thE Wild World of AnimAls is prEsEntEd By:
T
he lion is one of the largest, strongest, and most powerful
felines in the world. they are unique among felines
in a number of ways; however, the biggest difference
between lions and other big cats is that only lions live together
in family groups, which are known as prides. A pride is made
up of five to fifteen related females and their cubs, along with
a single male (although small groups of two or three lions are
not uncommon).
despite their enormous size, male lions hardly do any of the
hunting, as they are often slower and more easily seen than
their female counterparts. The lionesses in the pride do the
hunting, usually together.
Lions have a short coat of tawny or golden fur, with a long tail
that has a tuft of longer fur at the end. The markings on their
coats are much fainter than the bold stripes and spots displayed
on other felines, which helps the lions go unseen when stalking
prey in the tall grasses. male lions are taller and heavier than
the females and have a mane of long hair around their faces
(in fact, it is the only case in the feline world where males and
females actually look different).
Efraim Harari
Torah Traits
Be as strong as the lion to do the will of your Father in
Heaven (Avos 5:20).
Initially, this teaching may seem rather strange. How can
there be any comparison between the lion, which can be
cruel and ferocious, and the will of Hashem, Who is kind and
merciful? However, the Hebrew word for strong, gibor, does
not refer to the exceptional physical strength of the lion, but
to the ability with which Hashem has endowed it to curb its
passions. This is in the spirit of the teachings of Ben Zoma: Who
is mighty (gibor)? He who subdues his passions (Avos 4:1).
A story is recorded in the Gemara about the lion. Rabbi
Shimon ben Chalafta was walking on the road when lions met
him and roared at him. Rabbi Shimon responded by quoting
the verse, The young lions roar after their prey and seek their
food from Hashem (Tehillim 104:21). Immediately, two lumps
of flesh descended from Heaven, whereupon the lions ate one
and left the other (Sanhedrin 59b). We see again how lions can
curb their appetites and subdue their passions. It is in this spirit
that the lion is called the king of the beasts (Chagigah 13b).
It has earned this title because it can govern its passions.
Q: What does the mother lion say to her cubs
before they go out hunting for food?
A
: “Let us prey!”
The animal kingdom is full of such great
variety, design, and complexity that it
can’t help but testify to a Creator. This week
we explore...
The Lion
Did You
Know?
When lions walk,
their heels don’t
touch the ground!
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