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Episode 170·Jun 16, 2025
Levites and the Source of Song
By carrying the Torah on their shoulders, the Levites were inspired to sing.
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Like an Eroding Stone
The Hebrew Bible’s prohibition of prostrating oneself on stone hints at a historical truth about the everlasting nature of the Jewish people.
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