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Categories: Ki Tavo, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Ki Tavo) begins with the law of the first fruits. The law refers to the times when the Jewish people entered the Land of Israel—“Ki Tavo” means, “when you enter.” At that time, they were instructed to bring the first of whatever fruits they were growing (the predominant profession at… Read More

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