Rabbinic Intern Pink: What Exactly Are We Praying For, Anyway? (June 15, 2024)
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17m
Birkat Kohanim, the blessing that parents give their children on Shabbat, has its origins in this week’s Torah portion. What does this blessing tell us about the values we want to impart to the next generation? Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink leads a discussion on the history of the blessing and its interpretation.
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