The Torah (Hebrew Bible) begins with the letter ב/bet (‘In the beginning’/בראשית) and ends with the letter ל/lamed. Put the letters together and you get lev/לב, which means "heart." The Torah is the heart and soul of the Jewish people and is an expression of God's love towards all of mankind. By learning its holy words, we glean insight into the "heart" of God. Put some lev/לב into your life by devoting a small portion of your day to the study of God's Torah. This week only: when you purchase the complete 20-volume set of The Israel Bible, you will receive an illuminated scroll of Esther just in time for the holiday of Purim!
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