Peter Himmelman’s Morning Musings

Peter Himmelman’s Morning Musings

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A Return To The Essential Self: Yom Kippur Reflections

A Return To The Essential Self: Yom Kippur Reflections

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A metaphorical question has been asked over the years: If God (God forbid) wanted to destroy the Universe, how would He achieve its total destruction?

He would use fire to burn it to ashes. But the ashes would still remain. What then?

He would use water to wash them away. But the water would still remain. What then?

He would use the …

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