The Jewish Story Interlude: What is a Jew?

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The Jewish Story Interlude: What is a Jew?

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Mar 26, 2019

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It is time to move away from the divisive question of who is a Jew to ask something more essential – what is a Jew? The first half of this episode offers Rav Mike’s thoughts on the subject. The second … Read the rest

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Mar 26, 2019

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The Jewish Story Interlude: What is a Jew?

The Jewish Story Interlude: What is a Jew?

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