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Episode 161·Jun 5, 2025
Edwin Montagu, the Kingdom of Aram, and the Miracle of Jewish History
Jewish history suggests that miracles can come even from the most unlikely places—even individuals afflicted with tzara’at.
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 160·Jun 4, 2025
The Cedar and the Hyssop
When one contracts the condition known as tzara’at, he immediately becomes impure. Rabbi Soloveichik explains how this mitzvah helps us avoid arrogance without downplaying our talents and accomplishments.
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On Account of a Shirt
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