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Halachos and Hashkofos of Sheker part 3

Halachos and Hashkofos of Sheker part 3

by R Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer · May 12, 2020

A Toras Dovid (formerly Ohr Somayach) shiur. Third (IYH) in a series on Sheker, following the sefer Emes Knei by Rabbi Yitzchok Isaac Silver. Lies that are discouraged and lies that are encouraged.

Posted on May 12, 2020 by R Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer

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