The Neshamah Project 116: Living with Mystery

Zohar Ammud Yomi by Rabbi Ben Newman

Jun 25, 202600:24:01Education

In this episode, Rabbi Ben explores the mystery of the red heifer through the teaching of the Or HaChaim. Rather than treating mystery as a problem to solve, the Torah invites us to practice wonder, humility, and opennes...

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