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Listen "We’ve Been Singing It All Wrong? Solving the V'chol Maaminim Mystery"
Episode Synopsis
Ever feel like some piyutim just don’t flow right, as if the stanzas are out of order? Join us for a historical detective journey as we trace the piyut V'chol Maaminim and explore its possible connection to the enigmatic poet Yannai, whose true genius was hidden for centuries. We’ll uncover forgotten clues from the Cairo Geniza and reveal the song’s original, elegant structure. Finally, we’ll explore how key ideas from Chasidus unlock profound messages within its stanzas—a perfect way to enter the new year. We’ve Been Singing It All Wrong? Solving the V'chol Maaminim Mystery
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