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Enjoying Life Through Connection

Pleasure in materialism can either enhance growth or be destructive. What is it that makes the difference?

By: Rabbi Zev Ballen

Date of recording: 4/6/2016

Location: Shmuel Hanavi 13, Jerusalem, Israel

Duration: 00:03:18

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