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In Yirmiyahu’s inauguration as a prophet he is shown an almond branch. Why is this his first vision? What is the significance? Why does Hashem ask him “\u05de\u05d4 \u05d0\u05ea\u05d4 \u05e8\u05d5\u05d0\u05d4” – what do you see?<\/p>\n

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Recorded at OU Israel’s L’Ayla<\/a> Rosh Chodesh Women’s Event
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