This week, we discuss the eternal flame lit in the Temple, and whether the miracle of Jewish endurance is a good reason to stay Jewish.
Parsha In Progress
The Miracle of Jewish Survival (Tzav)
March 20, 2020
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Parsha In Progress
The Miracle of Jewish Survival (Tzav)
Parshat Tzav: Should Jewish endurance be an argument for Jewish continuity?
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Internet Archive Book Images/Flickr
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