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Syosset Rabbi Tackles Faith Questions In New Book
The book is a collection of essays about traditional Jewish values and practices that people sometimes find difficult to believe.

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The book is a collection of essays about traditional Jewish values and practices that people sometimes find difficult to believe.

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