We discuss the role, ascetics and beauty in Jewish Thought that is borne out of the Gemara. Why does the Torah make it a point to bestow adulation on physical beauty? Why do we find statements to the contrary that are disparaging? This class was given for the Taanis Chaburah on 1/6/22 at the Phoenix Community Kollel.

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Rabbi Bronsteyn is the West Coast Kashrus Administrator for the world renowned Star-K Kosher Certification. Rabbi Bronsteyn is one of the four "Founding Fathers” of the Phoenix Community Kollel. He was raised in Lawrence, New York. While studying in both the US &amp; Israel, he earned a Bachelors in Economics from Queens College &amp; was ordained at Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah in Jerusalem. As a well seasoned senior lecturer, he offers popular public classes in the community &amp; other venues in the greater Phoenix area.
Questions or comments? Email Rabbi Bronsteyn at Yaakov.bronsteyn@gmail.com

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Rabbi Bronsteyn is the West Coast Kashrus Administrator for the world renowned Star-K Kosher Certification. Rabbi Bronsteyn is one of the four "Founding Fathers” of the Phoenix Community Kollel. He was raised in Lawrence, New York. While studying in both the US & Israel, he earned a Bachelors in Economics from Queens College & was ordained at Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah in Jerusalem. As a well seasoned senior lecturer, he offers popular public classes in the community & other venues in the greater Phoenix area. Questions or comments? Email Rabbi Bronsteyn at Yaakov.bronsteyn@gmail.com

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