Holy Body
They say that a small hole in the body is a large hole in the soul. Today we learn why in our tradition our bodies are considered so holy.
Boiling Hot Days (Gittin 36)
en-usJune 21, 2023
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About this Episode
What are some ways you avoid answering back when someone insults you? Today we learn that just like the sun doesn’t get angry when people curse out the hot days, you too must stay focused knowing that you’re here to serve the greater good.
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