Episode 5: Jerry Heller | A Descendant of the Vilna Gaon Discovers Tefillin at the Age of 72
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Jerry is a native from the Pacific Northwest, was married to the same girl for 51 years, and has 4 children. He loves reading anything Jewish, enjoys studying genealogy, is a stamp collector and a music lover, and loves fast cars and motorcycle adventures. Lastly, Jerry is a direct descendant of the Vilna Gaon. Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thetefillinproject.co/
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