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Meeting the challenge of the Greek Exile today, understanding the difference between pleasure and joy. Featuring Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell, Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kosher.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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