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February 15, 2017

Is “Spare the Rod Spoil The Child” Meant To Be Taken Literally?

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Advice, Articles, Current Issues, History, Myths, Personal Growth, Philosophy, Q&A, Relationships, Torah/Parsha |

February 15, 2017

Is “Spare the Rod Spoil The Child” Meant To Be Taken Literally?