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Parashat Toldot: Step by step

As Jews of faith, we believe with certainty that history has a direction, and we exist within a long process whose end is the complete redemption of all humanity.

Parashat Chayei Sarah: The Cave of Machpelah

The Torah attaches great importance to Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial place for his wife Sarah.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
11/11/2023

Parashat Chayei Sarah: Giving and unity: The results

King Solomon likens unity to ropes. Every individual string can be easily torn apart, but when we intertwine them and make a thick cord, it becomes very difficult to break

Parashat Vayera: 'Abraham, Abraham'

Our tradition contains various perspectives on the role and importance of the angels.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
04/11/2023

Parashat Vayera: Halacha: Infusing morality into religious sentiment

Why did God initially command Abraham to bring Isaac as an offering? What was God seeking to gain from this?

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