Middot: Simcha

Rabbi Jon's Podcasts by Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett

Feb 24, 201017:34Religion & Spirituality

I'm resuming my series of monthly podcasts about middot. For the month of Adar, when we celebrate Purim, I'm focusing on simcha -- "joy." For more about Purim, click here .

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