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Interpreting Torah

The Talmud has a long discussion on the sanctity of the book of Esther. They concluded, “They confirmed in heaven what was accepted on earth.”

In other words, the Bible, Torah, is a living document, which we are supposed to read, reread, debate and interpret.

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