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Archive for December 8th, 2009

The Final Battlefield

Posted by Yonason Goldson in Weekly Parsha on December 8, 2009

Parshas Vayeishev reveals insights into our unending war for spiritual integrity and survival.

Weekly Torah Portion

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Chanukah

Posted by Yonason Goldson in Holidays on December 8, 2009

Past reflections on the Festival of Lights.

Best wishes to all for a joyous holiday of spiritual illumination.

Chanukah

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