Parshat Chayei Sarah

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The death and burial of Sarah, Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, and Rebekah joins the family. Genesis 23:1-25:18.

The Altar Of Abraham

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Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. And one such place, according to our stories, revolves around an altar... a very special altar. The Torah tells us that Abraham arrived at the...

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The Exile From Eden

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Not just on Earth, but in this state of… well, existence. Fraught with hard work, pain, and ultimately, mortality? The story of the exile from Eden, found in Genesis 3:1-24, tries ...

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The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men

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The Bible, especially the Book of Genesis, grapples with this tension in some truly epic ways. And one of the most intriguing—and troubling—is the story of the "sons of God" and th...

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The Star Maiden

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It all starts with a bit of divine disappointment. According to tradition, when the generation of the Flood went astray, God, in a moment of regret, wondered about creating humans ...

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The Watchers

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It involves fallen angels, forbidden knowledge, and a whole lot of trouble. This isn't just a story of two rogue angels, Shemhazai and Azazel. According to some accounts, like the ...

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The Giant Og

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According to Tree of Souls, when Noah was loading up the ark, Og made a deal. He swore to Noah and his sons that if they’d let him come along, he’d be their servant forever. Now, s...

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The Destruction Of Sodom And Gomorrah

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The tale of Sodom and Gomorrah definitely fits that bill. It's a story of hospitality gone wrong, moral decay, and divine retribution that leaves you breathless. So, let's dive in....

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The Banished Angels

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We often think of angels as perfect messengers, but Jewish tradition sometimes paints a more complex picture. to a tale of angelic disobedience, punishment, and eventual redemption...

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The City Of Luz

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But Jewish tradition speaks of just such a place: the city of Luz. Imagine a city whose histories are meticulously kept, filled with all the details of life and learning, spanning ...

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