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Chumash/The Pentateuch with Rabbi Kaplan

Parsha Curiosities: The Secret of the Colorful Coat

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Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Vayeishev Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! In the divisive episode of Joseph and his brothers, the Torah highlights time and again the special jacket Joseph receives from his father. A deeper look uncovers how this coat captures the essence of the entire saga.

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