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Nissim Black: The Famous Rapper Who Tried Every Religion Then Became A Hasidic Jew

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January 15, 2018

Nissim Black: The Famous Rapper Who Tried Every Religion Then Became A Hasidic Jew

Nissim Black has an impressive yichus (lineage), but not the most typical of a hasidic Jew. His grandparents...

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January 15, 2018

Nissim Black: The Famous Rapper Who Tried Every Religion Then Became A Hasidic Jew

All Stars, Death, Israel, Kiddush Hashem Corner, Kosher, Myths, News, Press, Sabbath/Shabbos, Women |

July 07, 2017

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Conversion, Current Issues, God, Israel, Myths, Sabbath/Shabbos, Spirituality |

January 15, 2018

Nissim Black: The Famous Rapper Who Tried Every Religion Then Became A Hasidic Jew

All Stars, Death, Israel, Kiddush Hashem Corner, Kosher, Myths, News, Press, Sabbath/Shabbos, Women |

July 07, 2017

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