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“When one looks truly at the good side of everyone, others come to love him very naturally, and he does not need even a speck of flattery.”

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Abraham Isaac Kook
Abraham Isaac Kook

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, born on September 8, 1865, in Poland, and died on September 1, 1935, in Israel. He was the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community, known for his profound religious philosophy and contributions to the Zionist movement. more

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