Letter YOD - Kotz Elyon
Great food for thought and a must watch! In accordance with the Kabbalah of the Arizal only the Kotz Elyon of the letter YOD is to be inscribed, and NOT the KOTZ of Rabbenu Tam.
How about the Bais of Uleovdo?
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