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Is It Good to Be Rich?

Sarah’s Courage: Lesson 4

By Chana Weisberg

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Is It Good to Be Rich?: Sarah’s Courage: Lesson 4

Pharaoh offers monetary compensation for having abducted Sarah, and she and Abraham become rich. Is becoming rich a good thing or not? Is money the root of all evil? Or can money be good, even spiritual?

Handouts:	4) What's Good About Wealth
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Topics:	Lech-Lecha, Sarah's Abduction by Pharaoh, Money, Sarah

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Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.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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Doris Pauline October 18, 2018

My spiritual journey has definitely gone 'UP' from Egypt to Canaan. Thank you very much Mam. God bless you Reply

Nan United States July 7, 2015

Wealth Must be Used Wisely I read a quote a few months ago that hit me hard and fast. Even though I'm getting closer to 50 years, I can still learn so much. Here is what the quote said: Some people are so poor all they have is money. It reminded me of those I have met who posess plenty of very attractive material things. . They lack so much. Some of them lack values. One family was hurtful by teaching their extreme lack of midos with my children. G-d forbid.
It shouldn't happen again, to anyone. Reply

Maggie March 1, 2015

You are a highly gifted woman. I admire the grace with which you communicate. I am so blessed by it. I pray for more knowledge to reach more women in my community and beyond. Pray for me . Thank you for being a blessing to all who listen to you. Reply

Nechama NY November 10, 2014

Hebrew Text PLEASE I teach Hebrew speaking women and putting together a text sheet is really difficult. My dream is that the original text would be offered as an option with classes like these.
Yashar Koach for the classes.
The content is rich, deep and relevant.
Mashiach Now Reply

Judex Mauritius June 1, 2013

G*D wants us to be properous and do g*dly works. Quite true ! Thank you very much for this video. It triggers something in the mind.

True, God wants us to be prosperous, and we should do godly works by using our prosperity.

A request if possible : I learned that Dr. Aaron Zwergbaum passed away in 2010. He was in Mauritius during the 2nd World war. I was then a baby. I knew him many years later when I was grown us. I wish to have a photo of him. 127 of his co-Detainees rest in peace in our St Martin Cemetery, a sad, but beautiful place for remembrance. I like to visit the place from time to time. Reply

Anonymous Toronto May 23, 2013

You are such a beautiful woman - I'm just in awe at how you tell such a rich story with so much grace. I'm not Jewish - but you must be an amazing example for your community. God bless you! Reply

Lisa Long Beach, CA May 20, 2013

wealth as an idol? I am still pondering over this video. Wealth is a G-dly thing I always believed. When does it become dangerous to us in being an idol to worship? Reply

Bracha Ruth Zaklad May 12, 2013

Excellent presentation and content. Excellent work. Reply

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