Everything Needs Its Own Path and Place and Time

Da'at Tevunot 77:1

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

Said the Soul - The order is certainly appropriate, for everything needs to be settled in its way, place and time. Now please complete your words:

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