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Machshava on the Parsha: The Purpose of the Keruvim - Rambam, Ramban, and Meshech Chochmah

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What is the purpose of the Keruvim on top of the Aron? Why are they located in such a holy place? We highlight three approaches in Jewish thinkers.

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