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A legend circulating in this community has it that Sefardim may not learn Chassidus. Is there any basis for this assertion?
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 21 |
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ארבעה סוגי נבראים הם: דומם, צומח, חי ומדבר. אלא שמדוע נבחר תואר מעלת האדם בתור ׳מדבר׳ ולא בתור ׳שכלי׳? על שורש כוח הדיבור ומעלתו הייחודית.
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Read this paper to explore this fantastic feat, its history and halachic ramifications. Have a safe trip!
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רוחות שדים ודיבוקים הוא נידון מסתורי הלוט בערפל. המאמר שלפנינו, מיוסד על מקורות חז״ל, משקף עמדת התורה על דיבוקים והתיקון שלהם.
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