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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wi ...
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Ta Shma

Hadar Institute

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Bringing you recent lectures, classes, and programs from the Hadar Institute, Ta Shma is where you get to listen in on the beit midrash. Come and listen on the go, at home, or wherever you are. Hosted by Rabbi Avi Killip of the Hadar Institute.
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In Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – explores how Torah and Jewish ethics can relate to everyday life. This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series, including: • 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21) • 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22) • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23) • 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism (’23-’24) • 50 Transfo ...
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Over these 20 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will guide us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Jewish Ideas to Change the World • Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life Stay Connected: • Website: ...
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Making modern meaning from ancient texts.! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash (”House of Study”). Contact us at ...
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Welcome to the Midrash Rabbah Podcast. 🔍 Curated Segments: Carefully selected portions from the Midrash cater to a diverse audience, offering compelling content for anyone interested in Jewish ethics, philosophy, polemics, and stories. 🎙️ Optimized for Podcast Listening: Each episode is thoughtfully crafted for an engaging and immersive listening experience, designed with you in mind. ⌛ Concise Lessons: Enjoy quick, crystal-clear insights that inspire and deepen your understanding. 📖 Text-Ba ...
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** Interested in subscribing to Rabbi Haim Ovadia's weekday emails on Jewish Law? Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, location, and a bit about yourself.** Course Objective- "To understand the historical and social context and identify the message or hidden message". In this series, he analyzes select sections from Midrash. This is the full Academic Course on Midrash and all its facets taught by Rabbi Haim Ovadia in the summer of 2016 at the Academy of Jewis ...
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In this class series, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – explores how Torah, Judaism, and Jewish texts can inspire us to live with more kindness, love, and compassion. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Jewish Ideas to Change the World • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living w ...
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On Sacred Ground

Hadar Institute

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The news from Israel can feel overwhelming – but Torah gives us language for understanding current events with complexity and compassion. From Hadar’s Beit Midrash in Jerusalem, Rabbi Avital Hochstein joins Rabbi Avi Killip to unpack some of the most pressing spiritual and moral questions in Israel today.
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MZH - Shiur Klali

Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein

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Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein is the Rosh Beit Midrash of Machon Zimrat Ha'aretz, embedded into the ever-growing Shirat David Community. This dynamic community of 140+ families in the Zayit neighborhood of Efrat, fosters spiritual growth, passionately serving Hashem with joy. With Machon Zimrat Ha'aretz in Zayit, we aim to enhance Kehilat Shirat David and the broader Efrat community via impactful programs, including this monthly Shiur Klali.
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The Kotzk Podcast

Rabbi Gavin Michal

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Join Rabbi Gavin Michal for a look at some of the lesser-known events, books, and people in Jewish history. New episodes weekly based on articles from the Kotzk Blog, www.kotzkblog.com. This podcast was originated as conversations between Rabbi Gavin Michal and Dr Jordan Wosnick.
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Pop Culture Parasha

Pop Culture Parasha

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“Ever wondered what The Simpsons has to say about Bereishit? Or what Shrek can teach us about Bamidbar? Join Valerie Brown and Shoshana Gottlieb each week as they explore the parasha through iconic pop culture moments, live from the room next door to the Pardes Beit Midrash”
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Migdal Dialogues

Yeshivat Migdal HaTorah

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Migdal Dialogues is a forum to discuss important questions about life, philosophy, science, and Judaism. We will think through critical questions, focusing on the process of how we think as much as the conclusions we reach. In this way, we will extend our community beyond the confines of the Migdal HaTorah Beit Midrash. Get ready to expand your mind, nourish your intellect, and discover ideas at the cutting edge of Torah Judaism.
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Storytelling. Innovation. Jewish Values. Leadership. Midrash. Entrepreneurship. Mixology. Community. Engagement. Torah. This is a podcast about YOU. Each week we invite an incredible guest or two (or more!) to join us in conversation about the values that drive their incredible work and how a tumbler of Torah might make a magnificent mixed drink. We’re shaking—not stirring—things up with a classic twist on a millennia-old tradition. So raise the volume and your glass each week with Drinking ...
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JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and Tradition

Ben & Benzi | A Geonic-Maimonidean Approach to Torah Through the Ages and Today

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Hosted by lifelong friends Ben Koren and Benzi Siouni, Judaism Demystified was founded to explore topics often overlooked in conventional Jewish education. Through long-form conversations with leading religious thinkers, scientists, and historians, the podcast draws from the Geonic-Maimonidean tradition while embracing the intellectual legacy of Rabbi Sacks. Our goal is to reignite a passion for classical Jewish wisdom, returning to foundational ideas and fostering meaningful engagement with ...
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Ratzon HaTorah

Yitzi Horowitz, LCSW

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Hi! I invite you to join me as I explore the intricacies of our inner-world, our lives and our relationship with Hashem. The episodes on this podcast are about my passionate belief that the Torah speaks to us, personally, intimately and timely. Studying the wisdom of Torah and our rich legacy is a part of Torah and our rich legacy itself. As our world embraces the powerful possibilities that psychotherapy offers us, I humbly wish to add my own thoughts and ideas about what it means to be hum ...
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The Wars of the Jews (or The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem, or as it usually appears in modern English translations, The Jewish War – original title: Phlauiou Iôsêpou historia Ioudaïkou polemou pros Rhômaious bibliona) is a book written by the 1st century Jewish historian Josephus. It is a description of Jewish history from the capture of Jerusalem by the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 164 BC to the fall and destruction of Jerusalem in the First Jewish-Roman War in AD 70. ...
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Reunion Roadmap

B'ney Yosef North America

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Who are all these people embracing the Torah, and where do I find them? If you’ve been asking that question, then we have some answers in these podcasts! Reunion Roadmap is a 50-minute podcast produced several times monthly to feature the people of the emerging House of Joseph, and many others across the spectrum of people who worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The show airs each Saturday and Sunday evening on Hebraic Roots Radio (https://www.hebrootsradio.com/), after which we up ...
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HaShem's 7 Commandments for all Mankind Rabbi Zvi Aviner takes you step by step, up the ladder of Noah’s Seven Commandments, which is the moral fabric of civilization. The classes are on IDOLATRY, ADULTERY, BLOODSHED, THEFT, INJUSTICE, BLASPEHMY and MERCY (the Prohibition to eat BLOOD and more. The stories and concepts are drawn from thousands-years old Jewish literature, like the Midrash, Talmud, commentators and Kabbalah. More importantly, the material is anchored in Jewish customs, prayer ...
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Speaking Torah

Hebrew College

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Torah is one of the most profound sources of wisdom available to us. In this podcast, Jewish leaders from around the world read essays from Hebrew College faculty and rabbinical alumni about how Torah can help us navigate the most pressing issues of our time. Together, we explore the ways Torah can help us approach the world with creativity, healing, and hope. Find out more at hebrewcollege.edu/podcast.
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What do chocolate, birth work, and cults have in common? Just some of the myriad subjects that Keren, a working mom who just for fun (or mental simulation that's sometimes lacking in motherhood) has researched. She discusses world issues, problems that are near and dear to her, as well as maternal wellness. Go and break the stigma that's often associated with these conversations. Grab your coffee (I hope yours is hot today!) and go have a listen.
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If the joy of the Lord is our strength, why is life such a struggle? David Jones and Barry Phillips have some thoughts about that. Maybe it's not so much a matter of seeking out joy, but of bringing joy to others. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosef…
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When rabbis dared to challenge the Divine: The case of Midrash Tehillim (Kotzk Blog: 519) This episode—based extensively on the research by Professor Dov Weiss[1]— examines the rise and decline of rabbinic protest theology. It looks at the audacious attempts by some Mishnaic rabbis to defy a general ethos of protest prohibition, particularly upheld…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. We look at the Book of Enoch: Its Contents and Interpretive Context. We look at two primary interpretive methods that unlocks the depth of Sacred Scripture: Peshat and Midrash. This Episode is from The Bible Series 320. I believe this series will be a tremendous blessing to you. This series is an edited vers…
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In the West, birthdays are often a personal spotlight candles, gifts, and applause for one more lap around the sun. But here, in the land where the Scriptures were breathed, time feels different. In the Aramaic and Hebraic world, the day you were born is not just a date to repeat every year. it’s the moment God appointed you to step into His unfold…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. We have reached a critical junction in our The Bible Genesis Series - Genesis 6:1-4. For today, we take a short break from this series. As we countdown to the release of the PAPERBACK of our book "The Kingdom of God" on SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025, we are going to read extracts from the book, and do a mini-serie…
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About The Event: Through the lens of the biblical figure Daniel—a Jerusalem noble taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar II who rose to prominence while staying true to his Jewish identity—we’ll examine what it means to live as Jews in the diaspora today. This class will delve into the complexities of balancing integration with authenticity, navigating pr…
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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. We have reached a critical junction in our The Bible Genesis Series - Genesis 6:1-4. For today, we take a short break from this series. As we countdown to the release of the PAPERBACK of our book "The Kingdom of God" on SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025, we are going to read extracts from the book, and do a mini-serie…
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We sit down with Professor Berel Dov Lerner, finalist for the Rabbi Sacks Book Prize, to explore his phenomenal book Human–Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures: Covenants and Cross-Purposes. With a background in philosophy, Prof. Lerner examines how God’s project—creating a worthy world—intersects with humanity’s project of making life in t…
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What can the Bible teach us about navigating our way through a time of climate emergency? In this series, R. Shai Held explores three key biblical texts that offer differing (but perhaps complementary) approaches to understanding our place in this divinely created and much-more-than-human world. Recorded in Winter 2025. Source sheet: https://mechon…
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Dr. Julian Ungar-Sargon shares Netziv commentaries on the parsha. These sessions are held on Zoom every week in memory of our mother in-law whose dedication to the Netziv (her great great grandfather), was legendary. It is estimated she studied the Ha'amek Davar some 78 times throughout her life, devoting every Tuesday to its study. May her memory …
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'Creating' sacred sites: Who is buried there, and does it matter? (Kotzk Blog: 520) This episode examines the sometimes-spontaneous emergence of burial sites attributed to Sages and biblical figures, raising the question of whether historical accuracy should play a role in how such sacred spaces are recognized.…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. We have reached a critical junction in our The Bible Genesis Series - Genesis 6:1-4. For today, we take a short break from this series. As we countdown to the release of the PAPERBACK of our book "The Kingdom of God" on SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025, we are going to read extracts from the book, and do a mini-serie…
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Israel is receiving a lot of attention these days. That's what happens when the God of Israel moves to a new phase of fulfilling His promises to restore and bring final redemption to Israel. It seems, though, that not everyone is pleased with how He is fulfilling His promises. Perhaps they would be happier with the restoration of Israel if the Jewi…
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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…
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There is no such thing, for a Jew, as loving God without loving human beings as well. Our love for God is bound up with our love for others: for the parents who taught us His name, and the grandparents who taught them. For the children we raise to know Him. For every ancestor, too far back for us to remember their names, who remembered God’s covena…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. We have reached a critical junction in our The Bible Genesis Series - Genesis 6:1-4. For today, we take a short break from this series. As we countdown to the release of the PAPERBACK of our book "The Kingdom of God" on SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025, we are going to read extracts from the book, and do a mini-serie…
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For our first-ever live Judaism Demystified podcast shiur, we’re honored to welcome back Rabbi Chaim Eisen — visiting from Israel for his third appearance on the show. In front of a packed audience, Rabbi Eisen takes us on a riveting journey into one of the most profound and misunderstood topics in Jewish thought: Are the miracles of the Exodus (an…
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In this episode of What Gives?, The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast, JFN CEO Andrés Spokoiny welcomes Rabbi Shai Held to discuss the claim that love is Judaism’s central value. Together, they confront common misconceptions about the "God of the Old Testament," reflect on theology in the shadow of October 7, and consider how Jewish philanthropy can help…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. Who exactly does the book of Enoch say Jesus is? This is the lithmus test by which every book and everyone is judged. This Episode is from The Bible Series 322. I believe this series will be a tremendous blessing to you. This series is an edited version of an ongoing, twice weekly, live, online broadcast I a…
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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…
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Do we trust the Holy Spirit? If so, why do we want to do His work for Him? As Barry Phillips and David Jones explain, we tend to do that when we try to correct others in ways that seem good to us, but might not be what our Heavenly Father prefers. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North Ame…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. Did Jesus really quote from the Book of 1st Enoch? And does it make any difference? This Episode is from The Bible Series 321. I believe this series will be a tremendous blessing to you. This series is an edited version of an ongoing, twice weekly, live, online broadcast I am doing for ARISE BROADCAST Nigeri…
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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…
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One of the poetic laments we recite on Tisha b’Av is the poem that begins Eish tukad bekirbi (“A fire shall burn within me”). An acrostic, each stanza of the poem juxtaposes something glorious that occurred during the Exodus from Egypt, with something equally ignoble from our exile from Jerusalem.By Hadar Institute
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Batya Ungar-Sargon shares Netziv commentaries on the parsha. These sessions are held on Zoom every week in memory of our mother in-law whose dedication to the Netziv (her great great grandfather), was legendary. It is estimated she studied the Ha'amek Davar some 78 times throughout her life, devoting every Tuesday to its study. May her memory be a …
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Linguistic Threads Across Sacred Scrolls When we speak of the Hebrew Bible, many assume it was written exclusively in Hebrew. But the truth is far more textured—woven with threads of Aramaic that reflect not only linguistic evolution, but also the historical upheaval and cultural interaction that shaped the Jewish people. Aramaic was not merely a l…
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What does it mean to produce fruits worthy of repentance? What happens if we don't produce fruit like that? Do we stay on God's angry list until we do? These are questions David Jones and Barry Phillips investigate in this conversation. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American websi…
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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…
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As two and a half tribes choose to settle outside the Promised Land, Moses asks: Will your siblings go to war while you stay here? This week's Torah portion raises timeless questions about what we owe each other as Jews—especially across distance, disagreement, and diaspora. Rabbi Micah Streiffer explores ancient texts, modern Israel-diaspora dynam…
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Have a question? Send us a text message. How could the same quote have ended up in the Bible Book of Jude and in the pseudepigraphic 1st Book of Enoch? Who quoted and who misquoted Biblical Enoch? This Episode is from The Bible Series 319. I believe this series will be a tremendous blessing to you. This series is an edited version of an ongoing, tw…
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Both Talmuds record that Rabbi, one of the last leading sages of the Tannaim, tried to abolish Tisha B'Av. Why would someone want to abolish this fast day? Through this surprising example and its aftermath, this class explores the role of myth and history in the Jewish calendar. Recorded on Tisha B'Av 2024. Source sheet: https://mechonhadar.s3.us-e…
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