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Isaac and Ishmael
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Abraham's two sons reprent two radically different modes of relating to G‑d
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech-Lecha » Chassidic Masters » Isaac and Ishmael
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Letter to Ahmed
By Tzvi Freeman
Shalom Rabbi, The cold blooded murder of the rabbi and his wife in Mumbai is a disgrace. As a Muslim, I am ashamed of such actions done by ignorant idiots in the name of Islam. I challenge any and all of them to show evidence from the Quran or The ...
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Why is Jewish music in minor?
by Baruch S. Davidson with contributions from Tzvi Freeman
Question: It seems that Hebrew music is always in minor. Is that correct, and if so, is there a spiritual significance? Answer: I also found this intriguing. Even more intriguing is the explanation I found in Shaarei Teshuva, a mystical work written by ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why is Jewish music in minor?
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The Difference between Yishmoel and Eisav 
By Leib Schapiro
This class explains the difference between Yishmoel and Eisav through the prism of Chassidus.
Audio Classes » History » History: Chassidic Dimension » The Difference between Yishmoel and Eisav
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Isaac & Ishmael
Abraham in Gerar, Isaac’s Birth, Ishmael, The Miraculous Well
Library » Jewish History » Our Biblical Fathers » Isaac & Ishmael
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The Return of Hagar
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Ishmael was a wild man; banished from Abraham's home together with his mother Hagar. Years later, we find Ishmael accompanying Abraham to the Akeidah. After Sarah’s death, Abraham remarries Hagar. What's going on?
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Chayei Sarah » Chassidic Masters » The Return of Hagar
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Judaism, Reason and Beyond
By Tali Loewenthal
The commentators explain Abraham's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, as signifying Reason on the one hand, and the Jewish dimension beyond Reason...
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech-Lecha » Parshah Columnists » For Friday Night » Judaism, Reason and Beyond
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Son of Sarah
Holy Isaac was Abraham and Sarah's true progeny.
Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech Lecha » Mystical Classics » Son of Sarah
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What happened to Abraham's other descendants?
By Baruch S. Davidson
Question: The average person, like myself, has been taught that Abraham had two sons: Isaac and Ishmael. The book of Genesis, however, mentions that Abraham had many sons. Do we know who these individuals are today? Did they carry on the Jewish ...
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Committing our Future
By Naftali Silberberg
The Torah readings for both days of the holiday, as well as both Haftorahs, share the same theme -- children: the great blessing of having children, the importance of educating them properly, and our commitment to their welfare.
Parshah » Festivals & Special Readings » Rosh Hashanah » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Messages » Committing our Future
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