Why the Body Finds Satisfaction but the Soul Cannot

Da'at Tevunot 71:1

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

Said the Soul - We find a complete benefit for the body, and merit for the soul, but not complete benefit for the soul:

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