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.

Where God Dwells

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And the answers? Well, they're as varied and beautiful as the stars in the night sky. Some say God dwells in the celestial realms, way up in the highest heaven, seated on the Kisei...

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God's Oath

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The Talmud tells us a wild story about Rabbah bar Bar Hannah, a figure whose legendary travels are filled with unbelievable encounters (B. Bava Batra 73a). On one of these journeys...

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The Earthly Dwelling Of The Shekhinah

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One powerful answer lies in the concept of the Shekhinah (שְׁכִינָה). The Shekhinah, often described as the divine feminine presence, the immanent glory of God, has a fascinating a...

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Isaac's Ascent

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We all know the story: Abraham, tested by God, is commanded to sacrifice his beloved son. But what happened to Isaac in those heart-stopping moments? The familiar Genesis account l...

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Dwelling In Exile

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But there’s so much more to it than just a spiritual "reset" button. You see, on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, tradition tells us that God sits in judgment of everyone. Then,...

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The Weeping Well

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There's a story, a haunting one, about a well within the Temple court in Jerusalem. It's known as the Weeping Well, and its story is woven into the very fabric of the Ninth of Av, ...

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God Appears To Abraham

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The Torah tells us a story about just that. It's a scorching day, and Abraham is sitting at the entrance to his tent, near the terebinths of Mamre. Suddenly, he looks up and sees t...

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Abraham In Egypt

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The land was barren. A terrible famine gripped the region, forcing Abraham and Sarah to seek refuge in Egypt. They first tried Hebron, but the hunger was everywhere. So, they journ...

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Iscah The Seer

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Ever stumble across a name in the Bible and wonder, "Who was that person?" The Torah is full of these little mysteries! Let's talk about one that always gets my attention: Iscah. Y...

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