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We might shake it with the lulav, alongside the myrtle and willow branches, but the Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, suggests it’s far more than just a ritual object. Ac...
And they had a very specific solution, deeply rooted in love, connection, and the very structure of the Shm’a, that central Jewish prayer. The Tikkunei Zohar, a later expansion and...
And according to tradition, the land wasn't exactly empty when Jacob's sons were destined to inherit it. No, no. It was provisionally granted to a whole host of Canaanite nations: ...
Talk about a wake-up call! He and his people were terrified, convinced a similar fiery doom might be headed their way. Can you blame them? Abimelech, understandably shaken, summons...
It wasn't just a happy occasion for Abraham and Sarah, who, as you might recall, had waited years for this miracle. No, this was a global celebration! According to Legends of the J...
They were old when they finally had Isaac. We're talking ancient! So, naturally, people had questions. Naysayers abounded. The big question on everyone's lips was, "Can a hundred-y...
Before the terrible twos, before squabbles over toys… try inheritance disputes! The story of Isaac and Ishmael, sons of Abraham, gives us a glimpse into just that. As Isaac matured...
The Torah is full of moments like that, and the story of Abraham and Abimelech is a perfect example. Before Abraham finalized his covenant with Abimelech, king of the Philistines, ...
You might imagine sibling rivalry, but perhaps you haven't imagined this level of one-upmanship. The story goes that Ishmael, brimming with pride, decided to brag to Isaac. Accordi...
