Episode 79 Raising and Elevating the Hands
When priests wash their hands and feet before entering the Temple, they’re prompted to ponder their responsibility to God and man.
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Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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