She fled into the desert with her husband, Abraham, to live a comparatively monastic existence as a nomadic tent-dweller and preacher of the One G‑d. Why would a cosmo-girl like Sarah do a crazy thing like that?
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Nechama, you've done a scholarly job here, but captivating, as well. You gave us the "facts" in a way that was exciting and personal. I'm looking forward to yur collection of short stories.
And as a teacher to all of us about the mother of all of us, may Hashem bless you with revealed goodness in all that you are involved with, especially the "mother" part.
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Thank You! that was very inspiring!
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It is refreshing to read a 'balanced' and personable account of Sarah. It is interesting, they say that all great thought starts as heresy and by extention, the founders are revolutionaries. We in the Jewish world need a new spiritual revolution- a time to question our questions- and seek new paths of connection. Following by emulating- not only their footsteps but their spirit.
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Thank you for the commentary on Sarah. As a new reader to this website, I found your words inspiring and renewing.
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I found this most inspiring, enlightening and exciting! I have always been angry with Sarai for the way she treated Hagar. Now, I see that there are more than two sides to a story. Thank you for that.
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A new insight to an ever unfolding Parsha Well Done Thanks
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As someone learning more & more about Judaism, it was wonderful reading about Sarah. This is a great article.
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As someone who has leared about Sara, i am amazed at how much i didn't actually know about her. You make me want to know her personally! Incredible piece.
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What a beautiful commentary. I am new to the concepts of Judaism and to this website. How inspiring this is. As I read more, I hope to understand more.
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thanks, this article really gave me strength in what remains behind...that i thought to have lost... Sarah smiles and tells me to go on and look at Ha Shem,,,because He knows better than everyone my future in the desert
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I had always thought Sarah was a boring name, but now it makes me proud to share such a legacy.
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Orly - we don't need to seek new paths of connection, because Sarah and our other forbearers paved the path for us - we just have to follow their direction and grow.
p.s. a small point - Sarah's father was not Terach but Haran; Terach was her grandfather and Avraham's father.
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My motheer's name was Sarah.,.I now where her beauty, demeanor and love of Judaism came from.
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