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Tag Archives: Isaac and Rebecca
“The Other” Is You
In preparation for the new season of Downton Abbey, PBS ran a behind-the-scenes show the other night. I was struck by their insistence on propriety. Clothing, posture, and manners must adhere to the period. (Although, we have caught a few … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Amalek, Bereshit, civility, compassion, Emily Post, God, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Jonah, Joseph, Noach, Parashat Vayechi, politics, sorry, teshuvah, Torah
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Blogging the Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah, Ulai
On most days, I usually think that it must be a good day if I do not say, “mah la-asot?” (what can you do?) or “yiyeh-tov” (it will be all right) too early in the day. On some days I say both. … Continue reading
Blogging the Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah, Ach! Families!
As with so many of the parshiot in Bereshit, Chayei Sarah is jam-packed with the real life activities of our ancestors. Named after the first few words of the parasha, Chayei Sarah — literally the life of Sarah — is … Continue reading
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Tagged family dynamics, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Esau, Judaism, Keturah, Parashat Chayei Sarah, religion, Sarah, Thanksgiving, Torah
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