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Episode 244·Sep 11, 2025
The Chain of Transmission and the Connection to God
By becoming close to the sages, the transmitters of Jewish tradition, we become closer to God.
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Urim v’Tummim
What can Yale and the Book of Esther teach us about the Urim v’Tummim, the breastplate worn by the High Priest?
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