Thursday, August 12, 2021

Fwd: Darwin and the Mussar Movement; On the Cover of Mishpacha; Elul: A Time of Love



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PARSHAT SHOFTIM August 13-14, 2021 / 6 Elul 5781

 

HAFTARAH Isaiah 51:12 – 52:12

 
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