The Meaning of Veyiten Lecha
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The beautiful Veyiten Lecha prayer customarily recited after Havdallah assembles a wide array of Torah passages. What do they mean and why do we say it?
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| Language | English |
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| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 6 |
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