Toldot 5786: Toameha and the Soul: Culture, Identity, and the Path of Yaakov

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November 23 2025
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Venue: Young Israel of Oceanside Young Israel of Oceanside

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Toldot 

Collections: R' Jonathan Muskat Drashot

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A reflection on the rise of toameha and alcohol culture in frum communities that uses the contrast between Esav and Yaakov to argue that Jewish life must be built around depth, aspiration, and being true “seekers,” rather than consumers of culture.

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