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Home  »  Judaism 101  »  Philosophy  »  Deed and Creed

11. Life Above All

Apr 28, 2014
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech and Rochelle Lev

11. Life Above All

The result of observing mitzvot is good health.

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Rabbi Benjamin Blech, a frequent contributor to Aish, is a Professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University and an internationally recognized educator, religious leader, and lecturer. He is the author of 19 highly acclaimed books with combined sales of over a half million copies, A much sought after speaker, he is available as scholar in residence in your community. See his website at rabbibenjaminblech.com.

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