Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Heart of Understanding and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 38:8

Ben Sira, in his wisdom, offers a fascinating perspective. "From God a physician getteth wisdom," he tells us. It's a bold statement, isn't it? He’s not dismissing the hard work an...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 38:24

Jewish tradition, with its profound wisdom, offers guidance even on how to mourn – and when to let go. The Book of Ben Sira, a work of wisdom literature from the Second Temple peri...

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When Prayers Are Heard and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 44:1

Ben Sira, in his wisdom, gives us a glimpse into their lives. He reminds us that piety and significance aren't confined to kings and prophets. "He is busied with oxen, and leadeth ...

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Avraham and Noah

Apocrypha Ben Sira 44:19

Ben Sira, in his wisdom, offers a clue: "Their wisdom the community will repeat, and their praises the assembly will recount." It's through the act of remembering, of telling and r...

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Account of Moshe

Apocrypha Ben Sira 46:1

Today, let's talk about Yehoshua Ben Nun – Joshua, son of Nun – a figure who embodies that very idea. Ben Sira, in his wisdom, paints a vivid picture of Yehoshua. He calls him "a w...

Wisdom of Ben Sira and Samuel

Apocrypha Ben Sira 46:14

It’s all about humility, devotion, and a legacy that blossoms through generations. Ben Sira celebrates those judges of old, "each man by his name, every one who didn't self-glorify...

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Elijah's Transgression and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 48:17

It's short, but it packs a punch. “In his life he did wonders, and in his death powerful deeds.” Who are we talking about here? Ben Sira doesn't explicitly say in this chapter, but...

King David

High Priest Before the Altar

Apocrypha Ben Sira 50:11

Forget the sterile descriptions in history books. Let's try to feel it, to breathe it in, to almost see it shimmering before us. Ben Sira, in chapter 50 of his wisdom book, gives u...

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Splendor of Solomon and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 51:1

Ben Sira, that wise sage from centuries ago, knew the feeling. He even wrote about it. He mentions "the inhabitants of Seir and Philistia; And the foolish nation that dwelleth in S...

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