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"Tes" is the ninth letter in the Hebrew alphabet.

Nine is the numerical symbol of truth and eternity.
There are Nine blasts of the "shofar."
Tes is the first letter of the word Tov - "good."

The letter Tes (numerically equivalent to nine), allude to the nine months of pregnancy - concealed good - the fetus - throughout the period of pregnancy.

Listen to the sound of this letter

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For additional insights to the Hebrew Alphabet and the mystical aspects associated with these letters visit the : Gal Einai Institute in Jerusalem.