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The months of Elul and Tishrei place a demand of \u201cdoing more\u201d upon us. But what if our time is already completely tapped? Can we really do more? This podcast explores a refreshing Torah insight into the spiritual makeup of a human being. This insight provides a foundation for Jewish success during the month of Elul and beyond.<\/p>\n

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