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Episode 227·Aug 22, 2025
The Sole Soul
The prohibition of eating and drinking on Yom Kippur reinforces the singularity of the human soul.
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Stanley Speiller and Patton’s Prayer
A prayer by General George S. Patton, delivered to the Third Army on the eve of battle, demonstrates how Jews understand the need to petition God.
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