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Episode 166·Jun 11, 2025
Songs of Levites: Yesteryear and Today
Jewish musicians often sing of the Levites—but what makes them special? The answer goes back to their bold stand during the Golden Calf incident.
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 165·Jun 10, 2025
The Shofar and the Shave
While Jews are usually forbidden from using a razor blade to shave, one afflicted with tza’arat is commanded to do so. Why is that, and what is the connection with the blasts of the shofar?
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