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Ta Shma

Bringing you recent lectures, classes, and programs from the Hadar Institute, Ta Shma is where you get to listen in on the beit midrash. Come and listen on the go, at home, or wherever you are. Hosted... Read more

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Saying What We Don't Mean: The Tisch with Dena Weiss #15

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Bringing Your Tears: The Tisch with Dena Weiss #14

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