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Lech Lecha
By the Numbers
Rachel in the Bible
Along with Sarah (wife of Abraham), Rebecca (wife of Isaac), and Leah (her sister and fellow wife of Jacob), Rachel is one of the four mothers of the Jewish people.
Along with Sarah (wife of Abraham), Rebecca (wife of Isaac), and Leah (her sister and fellow wife of Jacob), Rachel is one of the four mothers of the Jewish people.
Your Questions
When Does the Soul Enter the Body?
Traditions vary from the moment of conception or 40 days thereafter, to various childhood milestones. They can be synthesized by understanding the nature of our two souls.
Traditions vary from the moment of conception or 40 days thereafter, to various childhood milestones. They can be synthesized by understanding the nature of our two souls.
Is It Good to Have Sinned?
…among other things, I keep on asking myself, “Why did I have to go through all that?” I wasted the first 30 years of my life learning destructive habits.
…among other things, I keep on asking myself, “Why did I have to go through all that?” I wasted the first 30 years of my life learning destructive habits.
False Expectations of Love
I’ve been on a few dates with some really nice guys, but I’m running into a problem. They all fall short of the romantic version of a husband that I have in my head.
I’ve been on a few dates with some really nice guys, but I’m running into a problem. They all fall short of the romantic version of a husband that I have in my head.
Parshah
Seeing Is Not Believing
When you choose to believe despite the viable, easy, and rational justifications, then you’re a true believer.
When you choose to believe despite the viable, easy, and rational justifications, then you’re a true believer.
For Your Lech Lecha Study Group (PDF)
This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. Print it out and learn it with your study group.
This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. Print it out and learn it with your study group.
Video
What a Married Jewish Woman Is Saying When She Covers Her Hair
A deeper look at the meaning of this sacred tradition.
A deeper look at the meaning of this sacred tradition.
Voices
Trailblazers in Montana
If moving to Montana had been their first big challenge, adopting children was going to be an even bigger one.
If moving to Montana had been their first big challenge, adopting children was going to be an even bigger one.
Yerachmiel: Lessons From Our Baby's Life
I remember crying and saying to my husband, that in a way it was a merit to have met such a holy neshama (soul). We don’t know why G-d does anything. But I am sure that He heard our prayers and tears, and watched with amazement...
I remember crying and saying to my husband, that in a way it was a merit to have met such a holy neshama (soul). We don’t know why G-d does anything. But I am sure that He heard our prayers and tears, and watched with amazement...
Lifestyle
Star Donuts for Parshat Lech Lecha
In Parshat Lech Lecha, Hashem blesses Avraham that his descendants will be numerous, as many as the grains of sand on the earth and the stars in the sky. This week we will create a star-shaped donut dessert in honor of all those stars in the sky.
In Parshat Lech Lecha, Hashem blesses Avraham that his descendants will be numerous, as many as the grains of sand on the earth and the stars in the sky. This week we will create a star-shaped donut dessert in honor of all those stars in the sky.
Rabbi [Judah HaNassi] would say: Which is the right path for man to choose for himself? Whatever is harmonious for the one who does it, and harmonious for mankind
— Ethics of the Fathers 2:1
Print Magazine
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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