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Not only was Avraham a trailblazer, influencer and visionary but his descendants, the Jewish people, based on his teachings and example have made major contributions in virtually every area of human development far beyond their small numbers. This book will not only surprise, intrigue and inspire but its teachings are eminently relevant as a guide and beacon of light for each and every person regardless of religion, nationality or race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&quot;This work is thorough, informative, inspiring, and easily read.\u00a0I commend Rabbi Trugman for yet another quality work that\u00a0will enhance and amplify Torah knowledge and Torah ideals&quot;.\u00a0\u2013Rabbi Zev Leff<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman has been involved\u00a0in Jewish education for over forty-five years. He is\u00a0the director of Ohr Chadash, a dynamic educational\u00a0 program based in Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Trugman is the author of twenty-one popular books and has produced nine CDs of original music. 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