Best Avodah Podcasts (2024)

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Listener Questions on the Previous Episode on Avodah, Tefilah, and Talmud Torah 18:16

4d ago18:16

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 17 minutes 23 seconds Synopsis: Before we take up the question about the inclusion in the Sefer ha'Mitzvos of the halacha about facing Mikdash during tefilah, I'd like to attempt to answer three questions that were sent to me by a listener, and in so doing, refine our understanding …

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (100) Joy Robbers - The Aim for Perfection 49:51

9d ago49:51

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (100) Joy Robbers - The Aim for Perfection - Jun 28, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Bookkeeping, Fridays, and a Listener Question 8:20

1h ago8:20

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 7 minutes 26 seconds Synopsis: Instead of continuing what we started yesterday, we're gonna slow down. After three weeks of Rambam Bekius, there's one change I'd like to make. ----- The Torah Content for the remainder of July has been sponsored by the Lichters in honor of Jonny Schn…

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Women's Obligation in Tefilah Part 1 (the Rav on the Rambam) 18:25

38m ago18:25

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 17 minutes 32 seconds Synopsis: Guess what? We're taking another detour! Since the machlokess between the Rambam and Ramban on tefilah de'oraisa has a direct bearing on the nature and parameters of women's obligation in tefilah, we're going to take up that topic for the next few epi…

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Machlokess Rambam and Ramban on Tefilah De'Oraisa (Our Theory) 21:01

1h ago21:01

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 20 minutes 8 seconds Synopsis: Well, I can't put it off any longer: here's the approach my chavrusa and I have been developing to explain the machlokess betweenthe Ramban and the Rambam on tefilah de'oraisa. I did my best to present it clearly, which means that the fact that this ep…

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Vayimaen - Every One of Us Counts 3:09

14h ago3:09

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Vayimaen - Every One of Us Counts - Jul 16, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Machlokess Rambam and Ramban on Tefilah De'Oraisa (Aruch ha'Shulchan) 10:06

2h ago10:06

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 9 minutes 13 seconds Synopsis: Before I share the theory that my chavrusa and I have been working on, I'd like to share what the Aruch ha'Shulchan wrote. Like the Rav, he attempts to minimize the machlokess between these two "pillars of the world." What do you think of his line of r…

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Machlokess Rambam and Ramban on Tefilah De'Oraisa (The Rav's Theory) 13:04

3h ago13:04

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 12 minutes 11 seconds Synopsis: Last time we read the Ramban's critique of the Rambam's view that daily tefilah is a mitzvah from the Torah. Before I share the theory that my chavrusa and I have been working on, I'd like to share a famous explanation given by Rabbi Joseph B. Solovei…

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Ramban on Tefilah De'Oraisa: Facts (Hasagos ha'Ramban - Aseh #5) 22:22

1d ago22:22

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 21 minutes 29 seconds Synopsis: Today we'll go over the facts of the Ramban's machlokess with the Rambam regarding the mitzvah of tefilah from the Torah. If you've heard of this machlokess, do yourself a favor: BEFORE you listen to the episode, summarize what you THINK the Ramban's …

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Halbertal on Rambam's Theory of Hermeneutics 12:15

2d ago12:15

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 11 minutes 22 seconds Synopsis: I could have moved on after answering yesterday's question, I figured that once we were already discussing the Rambam's take on Rabbinical hermeneutics, I might as well recap my current understanding of his position, as explained by Moshe Halbertal in…

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Listener Question on the 13 Middos she'ha'Torah Nidreshes Ba'hen 16:17

3d ago16:17

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 15 minutes 24 seconds Synopsis: Today we take up another question from a different listener. Unbeknownst to the listener, this question cuts deep to the core of a HUGE machlokess between the Rambam and the Ramban about the nature of the Torah text and Rabbinic authority. Although we…

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Vayimaen - The German Inside 3:26

5d ago3:26

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Vayimaen - The German Inside - Jul 1, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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What is Avodah? (Sefer ha'Mitzvos Aseh #5; Ralbag - Devarim 6:13) 16:02

10d ago16:02

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 15 minutes 8 seconds Synopsis: We last left our hero (i.e. Rambam) on an open question: "What is the Rambam's idea of the mitzvah of 'avodah' such that it encompasses all mitzvos AND is a specific commandment for tefilah AND an injunction to study Torah?" Here is how the Ralbag answ…

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Formulation of Mitzvas Tefilah in ShM (Questions) and MT (Facts) 11:56

9d ago11:56

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 11 minutes 2 seconds Synopsis: Yesterday we read the Rambam's formulation of the mitzvah of tefilah in the Sefer ha'Mitzvos. Today we raise several questions on this formulation, and then acquaint ourselves with the facts of his three formulations in the Mishneh Torah. We will spend…

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (206) The Call for Choice Resulting from Shame 52:59

9d ago52:59

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (206) The Call for Choice Resulting from Shame - Jun 30, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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The World of Rav Kook (41) the Mysterious Drive Jews Have for Infinity 1:01:25

9d ago1:01:25

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The World of Rav Kook (41) the Mysterious Drive Jews Have for Infinity - Jun 28, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Meshivas Nefesh (20) Surrounding Jews with Positive Infusions 47:57

12d ago47:57

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Meshivas Nefesh (20) Surrounding Jews with Positive Infusions - Jun 27, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Formulation of Mitzvas Tefilah in ShM (Facts) 14:56

10d ago14:56

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 14 minutes 3 seconds Synopsis: We begin our learning of Hilchos Tefilah with the Rambam's formulation of the mitzvah in the Sefer ha'Mitzvos. Right away we are confronted with an anomaly: according to one of the rules set forth by the Rambam in the introduction to the Sefer ha'Mitzv…

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How to Master the Mishneh Torah 14:06

11d ago14:06

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 13 minutes 13 seconds Synopsis: The Rambam urged his student, R' Yosef, to "make [the Mishneh Torah] your book par excellence." In this episode, I share the methodology I was taught by one of my Rambam rabbeim for how to do that. This methodology will serve as the blueprint for how …

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How to Read the Mishneh Torah 12:24

12d ago12:24

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 11 minutes 31 seconds Synopsis: Before we start learning Hilchos Tefilah, I'd like to review two pillars of my Mishneh Torah methodology. Today we'll discuss how the Rambam intended for his magnum opus to be read, and tomorrow I'll share how one of my own Rambam mentors advised me t…

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Relaunching the Rambam Bekius Podcast: Introduction 18:48

16d ago18:48

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 17 minutes 55 seconds Synopsis: Welcome BACK to the Rambam Bekius Podcast! In this inaugural episode, I discuss what we mean by "Rambam Bekius," what our goals are for this podcast, and what the format will be. Whether you're a new or returning listener, be sure to check out this ep…

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (205) a Foundational Education for the Sanctity of Marriage 41:43

17d ago41:43

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (205) a Foundational Education for the Sanctity of Marriage - Jun 23, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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The World of Rav Kook (40) Torah - Freedom With Context 57:39

19d ago57:39

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The World of Rav Kook (40) Torah - Freedom With Context - Jun 21, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (99) Don't Let That Accounting Get You Down 48:22

19d ago48:22

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (99) Don't Let That Accounting Get You Down - Jun 21, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Meshivas Nefesh (19) Tzadikim's Mission, Making Yidden Feel Good About Themselves 50:44

19d ago50:44

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Meshivas Nefesh (19) Tzadikim's Mission, Making Yidden Feel Good About Themselves - Jun 20, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (204) An Open and Honest Conversation With Our Sons 45:58

24d ago45:58

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (204) An Open and Honest Conversation With Our Sons - Jun 16, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (203) Holding Back to Achieve Ultimate Pleasure 52:51

1M ago52:51

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (203) Holding Back to Achieve Ultimate Pleasure - Jun 9, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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The World of Rav Kook (39) Giving Birth Through Torah Learning 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

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The World of Rav Kook (39) Giving Birth Through Torah Learning - Jun 7, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Sefas Emes on Bamidbar- Hashem chose us, and we choose Him 5:49

1M ago5:49

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Recorded Erev Shabbos at Ohr Shlomo in Pomona, NY

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Meshivas Nefesh (18) Tzadikim Create a Seal Around a Jew To Help Them 50:52

1M ago50:52

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Meshivas Nefesh (18) Tzadikim Create a Seal Around a Jew To Help Them - Jun 6, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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The Pnimiyus of Tikun Leil Shavuos 47:09

1M ago47:09

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The Pnimiyus of Tikun Leil Shavuos - Jun 4, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (202) Living a Valuable Life Through Patience 46:16

2M ago46:16

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (202) Living a Valuable Life Through Patience - Jun 2, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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The World of Rav Kook (38) Feasting on Torah 55:21

2M ago55:21

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The World of Rav Kook (38) Feasting on Torah - May 31, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (98) Stringencies That Stifle 53:01

2M ago53:01

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (98) Stringencies That Stifle - May 31, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Meshivas Nefesh (17) Descending a Vital Component of Ascending 51:50

2M ago51:50

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Meshivas Nefesh (17) Descending a Vital Component of Ascending - May 30, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Tehilim 7: Shigayon le'David (Part 3) 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 9 minutes Synopsis: Last night (5/29/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we attempted to "land the plane." Since it had been two weeks since our last shiur, we began by reviewing everything - the translations, the questions, and the approaches - and then set out to get…

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Lag Ba'omer Hilula 5784 - The Beauty of Being Alone 47:24

2M ago47:24

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Lag Ba'omer Hilula 5784 - The Beauty of Being Alone - May 25, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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The World of Rav Kook (37) Speaking the Language of the Soul 58:50

2M ago58:50

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The World of Rav Kook (37) Speaking the Language of the Soul - May 24, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (97) Letting Go of the Unnecessary Guilt Trap 51:52

2M ago51:52

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (97) Letting Go of the Unnecessary Guilt Trap - May 24, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Meshivas Nefesh (16) Tzadikim's Avoda, Making Jews Proud of Themselves 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Meshivas Nefesh (16) Tzadikim's Avoda, Making Jews Proud of Themselves - May 23, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Sefiras HaOmer in Our Days 6:38

2M ago6:38

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I shared this piece from R’ Nachman Biderman (brother of R’ Meilech) on the various opinions of the definition of the mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer in our days between Mincha and Ma’ariv in shul.

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B'yam Darkecha Avoda L'maseh (97) 52:58

2M ago52:58

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This series is learning R' Itche Meir Morgenstern's sefer B'Yam Darkecha - Avoda L'maseh. It delves into chassidic concepts and teaches them in a practical & relatable way. Find this series on: Apple Podcasts Spotify All recent shiurim: Apple Podcasts Spotify Join our WhatsApp Status here! We'll be sharing updates when shiurim are posted and short …

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The World of Rav Kook (37) 59:37

2M ago59:37

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This series is learning the sefer Ayekah from R' Reuven Sasson. Find this series on: Apple Podcasts Spotify All recent shiurim: Apple Podcasts Spotify Join our WhatsApp Status here! We'll be sharing updates when shiurim are posted and short nuggets. Check out our app in the Apple App Store here! Or in the Android App Store here!…

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Netzach Yisroel - Pre Lag BaOmer Shiur 34:30

2M ago34:30

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Netzach Yisroel - Pre Lag BaOmer Shiur - May 16, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Meshivas Nefesh (15) Every Little Deed Brings Nachas to Hashem 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Meshivas Nefesh (15) Every Little Deed Brings Nachas to Hashem - May 16, 2024 -By Weinberger, Rabbi Moshe

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Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Rabbi Elyse Wechterman recently announced that she will step down from her position as CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) in June after leading the organization for the past nine years. Elyse stops by Deborah’s office to look back on her tenure and look ahead to what’s next. The two longtime colleagues commiserate over the da…

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Tehilim 7: Shigayon le'David (Part 2) 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 3 minutes Synopsis: Last night (5/16/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we dove into our in-depth analysis of this perek, raising a bunch of questions, making a bunch of observations, and following our intuition. We discussed a few ideas from the meforshim - most nota…

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Meshivas Nefesh (14) Hashem Is Proud Even With the Most Insignificant Jew 51:48

2M ago51:48

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This series is learning the sefer Meshiv Nafshi by R' Nissan Dovid Kivak Shlita, a renowned Breslover mashpia. It is a commentary on the sefer Meshivas Nefesh. Find this series on: Apple Podcasts Spotify All recent shiurim: Apple Podcasts Spotify Join our WhatsApp Status here! We'll be sharing updates when shiurim are posted and short nuggets. Chec…

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Tehilim 7: Shigayon le'David (Part 1) 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 2 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (5/8/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we began a new and unfamiliar perek. I selected it because it's clearly about David's struggles with his enemies and (unfortunately) that theme continues to be relevant to Jews in Israel and in the Di…