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Halacha is the backbone of Jewish life, but custom is the sinew holding it together. After all, our customs give us our unique character. It’s no wonder we’re so attached to them. But every custom has a story behind it. Each one evolved from the complex interplay between human history and Torah Law. And who better to clue us into that process than Rabbi Berel Wein? Join him in a fascinating, in-depth exploration into the origins of Ashkenazic customs.