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This week we read the parsha of Chayei Sarah–the life of Sarah. Our parsha begins with the counting of Sarah’s years upon her death. Avrohom… Read More »When to Worry, When to Chill

The Story: Shai and Daniel sat in the Sixth Grade classroom, watching the clock until it finally reached 4 o’clock. The school dismissal bell rang,… Read More »Shevuah and Neder

As we read the Book of Genesis, we are spellbound by a rapid succession of sharp and vivid images that leave deep and lasting impressions.… Read More »The Gateway to Eden

“Yitzchak went out to pray in the field towards evening…”(24:63) Rashi translates “lasu’ach” which generally means “to speak”, as “to pray”. This follows the Talmudic… Read More »The Strength Of The Son

Eliezer, our forefather Avraham’s faithful servant, was dispatched to find a wife for his master’s son, Yitzchak (Isaac). He decided to test the candidate to… Read More »Seeing Through the Cover

Avraham [Abraham] sent his servant Eliezer on quite a difficult mission. Find a shidduch [match] for not only the world’s most eligible bachelor, but for… Read More »The Rising Waters of Menschlichkeit

Friday Night AFTER THE DEATH and burial of Sarah, Avraham returned to the matter at hand, marrying of her only son, Yitzchak. The Akeidah had… Read More »At The Right Time

Just as a wise man is distinct in his wisdom and his character traits, and he stands apart from others regarding them, so too he… Read More »Chapter 5, Law 1(b) – Going Beyond the Bounds

Rabbi [Yehuda haNasi] said: What is the proper path a person should choose for himself? Whatever brings glory to himself [before G-d], and grants him… Read More »Chapter 2, Mishna 1(b) : Diversity In Judaism

And Lot raised his eyes, and he saw the entire plain of the Jordan, that it was entirely watered; before HASHEM destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah,… Read More »It’s Everlasting