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In a Sheva Brachos speech we discuss how Simcha, joy, brings the couple closer. We point out that whether marriage is difficult or less difficult that it’s all meant for the best. God has given us the possibility of such a union for our good.

* throwback episode * We read the text of the Ramban regarding Biblical lifespans. We discuss the reasons and opinions as why people lived for so long. What were the contributing factors? Diet, habitat, atmosphere, or the Fear of God?

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Yahrtzeit Shiur in memory of Svetlana bas Yaakov in the Bronsteyn Succah. We embellish the insight of Rabbi Apelbaum about gratitude. The secret to happiness especially on Succos is gratitude and appreciation. See how Haman’s and Adam’s situations illustrates this idea.

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We get into an involved Halachic discussion as to what portions we read on Simchas Torah. We also point out some thematic rationals as to why those portions are read at this particular time. We also speak about the study of Torah in terms of our responsibility to learn it. This is an annual Yartzeit Class in memory of my mother, Svetlana bas Yaakov.

Throwback episode

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