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Source that a married woman seduced by a “messianic figure” is still permitted to her husband

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Where can the Tosafot of Rabbi Samson of Sens be found?

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Born Circumcised

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Why do they offer food and drink to the one leading the goat for Azazel, instead of replacing the person if he can't complete the task?

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