Confronting the Impact of Destruction

With: Prof. Isaiah Gafni

Series: Responding to Catastrophe

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Confronting the Impact of Destruction

Responding to Catastrophe: The Impact of the Destruction of the Second Temple

From the event "Confronting the Impact of Destruction " that took place on - 03.12.23

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