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Know Thyself

Is there a virtue to know yourself?




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Friedman, Manis
Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher; and co-founder of Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota. He also served as simultaneous translator for the live televised talks by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

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Rabbi Manis Friedman, a noted Chassidic philosopher, author and lecturer, is dean of Bais Chanah Women's Institute of Jewish Studies.


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Posted: Dec 9, 2007
know thyself
an exceptional shiur with thought-provoking concepts. Thanks
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