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The "If Only" Attitude: Sarah’s Courage: Lesson 9
We sometimes think “if only” this or that detail had been different, then our lives would have been so much better. Sarah’s life teaches us how to get over this mode of thinking.
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Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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Ariella Ruth Jones
Akron Ohio
June 29, 2013
Asking for forgiveness I said my Rabbi didn't do conversions. I shouldn't say anything negetive about anyone. Please forgive me. The Torah says not to be a gossiper. I need to ask him the Rabbi for forgiveness too. Love you all. Ariella. Reply
Anonymous
Long Beach, CA
June 27, 2013
to Anonymous in sakaka I too can easily say if only I was born a Jew or be adopted by Jews, or married to a Jew. Yet I trust HaShem knew what He has done in creating all of us whether we are Jewish or not. I have been given such a love for the people, a love for the state of Israel and love for the Torah. For such a time as this, there is a purpose in being given that gift and I shall do my very best in honoring it. Reply
Anonymous
Sakaka,Saudi Arabia.
June 27, 2013
The"If Only"Attitude.
If only I had been a Jew or had married a Jewish woman,my life would have been better!!
Believe it or not I was born a Christian and raised up as a Christian,but my love to Jewish people is deep rooted in my conscience .
G-D bless you Chana .
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Rachel
Texas
June 26, 2013
If only Thank you for such an enlightening study...three miracles mirror image of the temple where G-d would feel at home.... Reply
Anonymous
June 23, 2013
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Ariealla:
Same here, but still glad to be able to learn so much at this site.
we are blessed just to be able to learn regardless of the outcome , and be transformed.
Keep strong.
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Ariella Ruth Jones
Akron, Ohio
March 18, 2013
Going to love the series. I want to tell you how much you and your teachings have helped me. I am a convert since the year 2000, from christianity. I found Hashem as my G-d and I am completely changed. I can't get to Shul on the Sabbath because I don't drive on Shabbat. I haven't been able to convert in a Temple because the Orthodox Rabbi doesn't do conversions. So your teachings are very important to me. I also became a widow on 1-22-12. My husband converted in his heart too. Thanks again for your teachings. Love in Hashem Reply
They do made the difference Without the "If Only"s, there is no drive to achieve. Perhaps without the background music and plastic smile I would be able to take this message a little more seriously. "If Only"s do matter, they make ALL the difference and if you try to fake it, you just build a bubble that eventually bursts.