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The Year of Hakhel

By Leib Schapiro

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Rabbi Leib Schapiro
Rabbi Leib Schapiro, a noted Talmudic scholar, is the dean of the Yeshiva Gedola Rabbinical College of Greater Miami, the rabbi of Congregation Beis Menachem, and a community leader in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Posted: Nov 25, 2008

Hakhel

This is the first time I have ever heard of Hakhel. I am a convert , and so happy to know now of this mitzvah. I feel within my heart today a new and higher awaking. A desire to make a stronger commitment to HaShem; a teshuva to keep all the words of Torah with the help of G-D. Today I heard from Har Sinai through your teaching. Thank you.

Posted By Shoshana-edut Fry, Brooklyn, New York

Posted: Oct 14, 2008

The Year of Hakhel

I found this to be very good and very meaningful. This year have i have been learning alot about the High Holy Days and about the Torah. I thank you rabbi for all the words that you give us.through out the Torah I did not know about the Hakhel until today. thank you.

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Posted: Sep 29, 2008

The Year of Hakhel

Very well done and befitting for I am assigned in Afghanistan. Coming together for High Holy Days has an extra special meaning for all of us here.

Posted By Sarah

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	The Year of Hakhel
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