Rebecca

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Rebecca: (a) (1677- approx. 1554 BCE) Second of the four Matriarchs, wife of Isaac, mother of Jacob and Esau. Grew up in Padan Aram, amongst pagans, but remained a pristine “rose amongst thorns.” Orchestrated Jacob’s obtaining Isaac’s blessings. (b) A common Jewish name.

Marriage of Isaac & Rebecca (9)

Jacob Steals the Blessings (5)

	Why did Rebecca have to grow up among bad people? By Chana Weisberg Chana Rebecca is considered to be the proverbial "rose among thorns." Our sages explain that the rose grows among the thorns precisely so that the thorns rub against its petals, causing them to emit their pleasant fragrance. Similarly, Rebecca grew up ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why did Rebecca have to grow up among bad people?
	Mother Knows Best By Binyomin Adilman Rebecca always knew what to do; she never entertained any doubts. Kabbalah Online » Major Concepts » Personalities » Mother Knows Best
	Jacob Receives Isaac’s Blessing Esau’s Evil Ways, Rebekah’s Ploy, The Blessing, Esau Returns Library » Jewish History » Our Biblical Fathers » Jacob Receives Isaac’s Blessing
	Jacob and Esau Birth of the Twins, Jacob and Esau Grow Up, Abraham’s Death, Esau Kills Nimrod, Jacob Buys the Birthright, Isaac Goes To Philistina Library » Jewish History » Our Biblical Fathers » Jacob and Esau
	Isaac’s Marriage Eliezer’s Mission, Eliezer’s Prayer, Rebekah at the Well, Rebekah and Isaac Marries Library » Jewish History » Our Biblical Fathers » Isaac’s Marriage
	Rebecca Born 1677 BCE Birth of Rebecca (1677-1556 BCE), wife of Isaac, mother of Jacob and Esau, and one of the Four Matriarchs of Israel. Links: Isaac & Rebecca (the biblical account); Whom to Marry; Faking It Jewish Calendar » Tishrei » Tishrei - 10 » Jewish History » Rebecca Born
	Women of the Inner Bible By Tzvi Freeman Eve, Sarah, Rachel, Miriam, Batsheva... From the outside, the women of the Bible appear to play only a supportive role in a drama dominated by men; from the inside emerges a very different story... Women » Spirituality & the Feminine » Biblical Women » Women of the Inner Bible
	Love at First Sight: Five Biblical Examples By Yitzchak Ginsburgh In five instances, the Torah describes the phenomenon of love at first sight: in the love of Adam for Eve, of Rebecca for Isaac, of Jacob for Rachel, of David for Abigail, and of David for Bathsheba. These five, in their historical order, are descending ... Lifecycles » Marriage » Library » Essays & Insights » Love at First Sight: Five Biblical Examples
	Faking It By Yanki Tauber Whatever for does Jacob need "the dew of heaven and the fat of the land," anyway? Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Faking It
	Whom to Marry By Yanki Tauber The Biblical story of Eliezer and Rebecca as a guide to what to look for in seeking a marriage partner Lifecycles » Marriage » Finding Your Soulmate » Whom Should I Marry? » Readings » Whom to Marry

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