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Patriarchs, The: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from whom the entire Jewish nation descended; the husbands of the Matriarchs .

	Why aren't Bilhah and Zilpah counted as Jewish Matriarchs? By Naftali Silberberg Question: When blessing a daughter it is traditional to say, "May G‑d make you like Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel." Why aren't Bilhah and Zilpah mentioned? I know they were "hand maidens" but they must have been special in order to give birth to four ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why aren't Bilhah and Zilpah counted as Jewish Matriarchs?
	Is it known when the Patriarchs and Matriarchs were born and died? By Baruch S. Davidson Question: What are the birthdates and yahrtzeits of our Patriarchs and Matriarchs? And do we know the years they were born and died? Answer: We do not know exact birthdates and yahrtzeits for all of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, but here is the ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Is it known when the Patriarchs and Matriarchs were born and died?
	130 Evil Years From Rabbi Yitzchak Luria Kabbalah teaches how Jacob greatly rectified the sexual transgressions of Adam Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Bereishit - Genesis » Vayigash » The Holy Ari » 130 Evil Years
	The Patriarchs 1813-1506 BCE According to the Talmud, the three Patriarchs of the Jewish people-- Abraham (1813-1638 BCE), Isaac (1713-1533 BCE) and Jacob (1653-1506 BCE)--all were born and passed away in the month of Nissan. Jewish Calendar » Nissan » Nissan 1 » Jewish History » The Patriarchs
	Parshas Lech Lecha From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson Likkutei Sichos, Vol. V, p. 57ff. I. As mentioned on frequent occasions, it is doubtful that [any of] the names of the weekly Torah portions are cited in the Talmud.Megillah 29b does mention the name of readings VeAtah Tetzaveh and Ki Sissa, and Megillah ... Spirituality » Chassidic Texts » Crown Jewels » Breishis » Parshas Lech Lecha
	How Did the Torah Exist Before it Happened? By Tzvi Freeman How could Jacob have studied the Torah, if it was given to Moses centuries later? Did he learn, in advance, how Laban would trick him on his wedding night or how Joseph would thrown in a pit and sold as a slave by his brothers? Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » The Torah » How Did the Torah Exist Before it Happened?
	It's Been Done Before By Yanki Tauber Sometimes it can be frustrating being a Jew. No matter what you do, one of your grandfathers or grandmothers has already done it. How can one ever do anything original with such ancestors? Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » It's Been Done Before
	What is G-d's Answer? Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Last week's Parshah concluded with the epochal exchange between Moses and G-d over the mystery of human suffering, in which Moses protested, "My G-d, why have You done evil to this people?" The opening verses of this week's Parsha contain -- we assume -- ... Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Va'eira » Chassidic Masters » What is G-d's Answer?
	Somewhere Between Spirituality and Religion There is truth By Yanki Tauber The question is not really do we have it, but what exactly is it. Is it a self-improvement thing, like a woodworking class or a therapy session? Is it a duty, like obeying the law of the land and going to work in the morning? Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Somewhere Between Spirituality and Religion
	The Resemblance Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Abraham and Ishmael, Abraham and Isaac--a study in the difference between likeness and semblance Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Toldot » Chassidic Masters » The Resemblance

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