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Episode 273·Oct 23, 2025
The High Priest's Hat, the High Priest's Offering, and the High Priest's Oil
The grain offering brought by the High Priest serves as a symbol of Aaron's love for his brother.
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 272·Oct 22, 2025
The Horrors of Carthage and the Endurance of Jerusalem
What does a famous painting have to teach us about the Hebrew Bible's aversion to the pagan god Moloch?
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The Roman Remnant and the Idolatrous Meal
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