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Chayei Sarah 5768 - November 2, 2007
Living
Is There a Cure for Jealousy?
I am struggling with jealousy in many areas in my life and in my relationships. Any words of advice for me?
I am struggling with jealousy in many areas in my life and in my relationships. Any words of advice for me?
Should Jews Celebrate Halloween?
I know its origins aren't very "Jewish," but I'm worried that my kids will feel left out if they can't go trick-n-treating in the neighborhood...
I know its origins aren't very "Jewish," but I'm worried that my kids will feel left out if they can't go trick-n-treating in the neighborhood...
A Man's Deepest Secret
G‑d commanded the Israelites to walk around the walls of Jericho seven times; the walls came tumbling down and they were able to conquer the city. Try this at home with your husband
G‑d commanded the Israelites to walk around the walls of Jericho seven times; the walls came tumbling down and they were able to conquer the city. Try this at home with your husband
The Coins Shone
She scoured and polished the coins till they sparkled, and with a heartfelt prayer that their fortune should also begin to shine, she packed up the coins and gave them to Gavriel to bring to the Rebbe...
She scoured and polished the coins till they sparkled, and with a heartfelt prayer that their fortune should also begin to shine, she packed up the coins and gave them to Gavriel to bring to the Rebbe...
Parshah
The Parshah in a Nutshell
Sarah passes away, and Abraham purchases the Cave of Machpelah for her resting place. Eliezer is sent to find a wife for Isaac, and he meets Rebecca, who treats him and his camels with kindness and generosity. Isaac and Rebecca marry; Abraham dies and is buried next to his wife Sarah.
Sarah passes away, and Abraham purchases the Cave of Machpelah for her resting place. Eliezer is sent to find a wife for Isaac, and he meets Rebecca, who treats him and his camels with kindness and generosity. Isaac and Rebecca marry; Abraham dies and is buried next to his wife Sarah.
Life After Death
The events recounted in the Torah section of Chayei Sarah all take place after Sarah's death. Not only that -- they seem to all underscore the fact of her demise. Yet "Chayei Sarah" means "the life of Sarah"!
The events recounted in the Torah section of Chayei Sarah all take place after Sarah's death. Not only that -- they seem to all underscore the fact of her demise. Yet "Chayei Sarah" means "the life of Sarah"!
The Constant Beauty of Innocence
Everyone goes through a stage of innocence. Unfortunately, for most people this stage eventually passes...
Everyone goes through a stage of innocence. Unfortunately, for most people this stage eventually passes...
Finding Love
"I want someone who's kind but not the too-kind type that lets himself be walked on, smart but not haughty, assertive but not overbearing, handsome but not vain.." The Rebbe laughed. "It sounds like you want to marry more than one person"
"I want someone who's kind but not the too-kind type that lets himself be walked on, smart but not haughty, assertive but not overbearing, handsome but not vain.." The Rebbe laughed. "It sounds like you want to marry more than one person"
The Marriage Prerequisite
Why did Isaac wait so long to marry; denying his mother the joy of seeing grandchildren? Was it the fear of commitment, or perhaps the desire for a perfect marriage commitment?
Why did Isaac wait so long to marry; denying his mother the joy of seeing grandchildren? Was it the fear of commitment, or perhaps the desire for a perfect marriage commitment?
The Storyteller
Human beings love to talk. At times, it seems that we hardly trust a thought or feeling to be our own until we have communicated it to others...
Human beings love to talk. At times, it seems that we hardly trust a thought or feeling to be our own until we have communicated it to others...
The Jewish Woman
News
Scotland's Only Kosher Restaurant Earns Praise Beyond Jewish Community
L'Chaim wows patrons with authentic schmaltz, chopped liver and brisket.
L'Chaim wows patrons with authentic schmaltz, chopped liver and brisket.
Fire Strikes Kiev School
Classes have been cancelled at the Simcha School, a Jewish day school run by Chabad-Lubavitch in Kiev after a Wednesday evening fire destroyed the institution’s entranceway.
Classes have been cancelled at the Simcha School, a Jewish day school run by Chabad-Lubavitch in Kiev after a Wednesday evening fire destroyed the institution’s entranceway.
There are three places regarding which the nations cannot accuse Israel and say, "You have stolen them": the cave of Machpeilah, as it is written: "And Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver" (Genesis 23:16); the Temple Mount, as it is written, "So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold" (I Chronicles 21:25); and Joseph's tomb -- "And [Jacob] bought the parcel of land for a hundred pieces of silver" (Genesis 33:19)
— Midrash Rabbah, Bereishit 33:19
Print Magazine
It’s G-d’s world. Everything He gives is good, the sweetest good.
But it is often a good far too great for us to understand. We imagine it is not good, because that’s the only way to make sense of it with our small minds.
Yet the truth is, He gives us all the good we can handle. If we could take more, He would g...
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