Behar – Intractable Land

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Behar – Intractable Land

FromThe Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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May 23, 2024

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The Land of Israel is special: It is the land of God. All other lands were given by God to humanity. The land of Israel He reserved for himself. The Torah gives us comprehensive laws regarding every element of our life. Many of the laws are only applicable in the land of Israel. The commentaries […]

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May 23, 2024

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A weekly Parsha Podcast by Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe. Every podcast will offer an outline of the parsha and delve into the major themes and draw valuable and interesting insights from it. Please send comments or questions to rabbiwolbe@gmail.com.

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Behar – Intractable Land

Behar – Intractable Land

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