The Soul Seeks Firm Ground in Its Subjects

Da'at Tevunot 67:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Said the Soul - Is this not one of the things that I aroused you to explain, for I want to be firmly based on the content of their subjects:

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