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Lehavdil

Chayei Sarah: The Necessity of Righteous Women

The Torah parasha, or portion, of Chayei Sarah commences, somewhat ironically, with the death of Abraham’s wife.  Sarah’s lifetime came to the ripe old age of 127; she died in Kiryat-Arba near Hebron.  Abraham approached the resident Hittites to purchase…

Vayera: Appearances of the Almighty

(5-6 Minute Read) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 The Torah portion of Vayera commences with the Almighty “appearing” to Abraham.  Abraham greeted three guests and provided them with generous hospitality.  One of the visitors declared, “I will return in one year,…