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Why did Yonatan arrange the secret arrow sign with David?
In Shmuel Alef (20, 20-22) Yonatan arranges a whole scheme to secretly inform David whether or not it's safe for him to return. However, after the sign is given that it's not safe (20, 40), Yonatan ...
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What is the meaning of the inscription on the back of a m'zuza?
The string "כוזו במוכסז כוזו" is written on the back side of the parchment in many a doorpost scripture.
According to the Ra"sh (hilchos m'zuza 18)
וכן נהגו לכתוב באשכנז ובצרפת כנגד ה' אלקינו ה' ...
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