Review of Seven Blessings by Ruchama King Feuerman

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Seven BlessingsSeven Blessings by Ruchama King Feuerman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting read, and a respectful glimpse into a fascinating world.
I enjoyed this book, found it easy to get through, enjoyed the variety of the stories, and feel that it will help me gain a better insight into the world of the Orthodox in Me'a Shearim.


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