Moses Ascends Mount Avarim - An Ascent, Not a Descent

Sifrei Devarim 338:1

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

(Devarim 32:49) "Go up to this Mount Avarim": It is an ascent for you and not a descent.

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Moses Kabbalah Adam Eve Wisdom Supernatural

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