TT4T#984 - A Most Unique Fast

TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast by Rabbi Shmuel Ismach

Dec 30, 202510:30Religion & Spirituality

Of the four fasts that commemorate the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, the Tenth of Tevet might have the most controversy attached. Take Ten to learn about these issues.

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