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Ki Savo – Rejoicing in darkness

Why does the Torah speak at length about the curses, and only cursively about the blessings? Why does this parsha start off with the obligation of bringing the first fruits, which is only an obligation in Israel, only for the seven special species, and only to be brought to the Temple to a Kohen? Why…

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Fields of Judah

Fields of Judah, sing your songAs the sun sets and its rays cast long shadowsacross the stalks lazily wavingIn the soft breezevoices whispering as they singTrust, just trustfor Hashem is all you needHe’s with you at every turneven as we sway to and froHe’s with us, tooFor all the fear melts awayWith trust. There’s no…

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