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The Torah Codes and the Search for Truth In 1994, three Israeli researchers—Eliyahu Rips, Doron Witztum, and Yoav Rosenberg—published a statistical study in the academic journal Statistical Science, claiming that hidden codes could be found in the Hebrew text of the Torah. Their method, known as Equidistant Letter Sequences (ELS), involved selecting letters at fixed intervals to reveal names and dates of famous rabbis encoded around their birth and death dates. This study, often referred to as the "WRR paper," generated international interest and controversy. Supporters saw it as evidence of divine authorship, suggesting that such complex and accurate information could not appear by chance. Critics argued that the methodology was flawed, and attempts to replicate the results in other texts or randomized Torahs yielded mixed conclusions. Regardless of where one stands, the Torah Codes raise deep questions about the nature of sacred texts, randomness, and meaning. For some, they point to a hidden layer of Truth within the Torah, beyond human authorship. For others, they serve as a cautionary tale about statistical manipulation and the human tendency to find patterns. Ultimately, the pursuit of Truth—whether through science, faith, or both—remains a profound and personal journey.