Dr. Ora Wiskind: How do you Read a Mystical Text? [Mysticism 2/3]

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This episode is sponsored by Nishmat, whose Summer Beit Midrash offers transformative Torah learning in the heart of Jerusalem for women of all backgrounds. Find more information here.Take our annual ...

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