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Vayera
By the Numbers
Hagar in the Bible
One of the most interesting women in the Bible is Hagar, Abraham's second wife, and the mother of Ishmael. How much do you know about her?
One of the most interesting women in the Bible is Hagar, Abraham's second wife, and the mother of Ishmael. How much do you know about her?
Lifecycle Spotlight
Why Are Mourners Served Bagels and Eggs?
The custom of giving round foods is learned from Jacob, who cooked a pot of lentils.
The custom of giving round foods is learned from Jacob, who cooked a pot of lentils.
Parshah
What Doomed the Ancient City of Sodom?
No sinning is good, but sins against our own neighbors are the worst.
No sinning is good, but sins against our own neighbors are the worst.
When You Are In a Slump
Why does the Prophet Elisha tell the distraught woman to collect empty pitchers and fill them with oil?
Why does the Prophet Elisha tell the distraught woman to collect empty pitchers and fill them with oil?
Perspectives
We Are Vessel Makers
I must not allow myself to get so caught up in the decisions and demands before me that I forget that my human input is merely a physical container into which G‑d’s blessings can flow.
I must not allow myself to get so caught up in the decisions and demands before me that I forget that my human input is merely a physical container into which G‑d’s blessings can flow.
Story
Shul by the Shore and a Story Titled ‘Page 44’
We knew that if we were to continue our journey in Judaism, we must tackle the scary hurdle of finding a community where we could learn and feel accepted.
We knew that if we were to continue our journey in Judaism, we must tackle the scary hurdle of finding a community where we could learn and feel accepted.
The Life and Teachings of the Holy Ruzhiner Rebbe
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin, referred to as the Heiliger Ruzhiner, “the holy one of Ruzhin,” was royalty of the Chassidic movement.
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin, referred to as the Heiliger Ruzhiner, “the holy one of Ruzhin,” was royalty of the Chassidic movement.
Lifestyle
You cannot see My face, for no man shall see Me and live.
— Exodus 33:20
Print Magazine
Torah is the interface between the Infinite and creation. On the outside, it speaks the language of humankind. On the inside, it is depth without end.
Grasp either end and you have nothing. Grasp both and you have G‑d Himself.
Sefer Hasichot 5751 vol.1, pg. 84.
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