Poetry for the Inner Ear: Powers of Vilna Gaon

Poetry for the Inner Ear: Powers of Vilna Gaon: "Vilna Gaon at the age of three was able to recite the whole Hebrew Bible. Powers of Vilna Gaon (Vilna Gaon (1720-1797). Rabbi Elijah ben..."

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Faith in the Almighty Lord creates love, peace, brotherhood, inner joy, patience, humbleness, righteousness, kindness, and self-restraint.These good qualities alone can protect our world "where ignorant armies clash by night".

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