Why are “supporting characters” so vital in Torah narratives?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore Parshat Chayei Sarah, focusing on the remarkable qualities of Rivka and Eliezer. Rivka’s extraordinary acts of chesed (kindness) and Eliezer’s … Read the rest

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What does the Torah teach us about encountering grief?

As we mourn the tragedies of October 7, Ilana Gleicher-Bloom and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield explore Avraham and Yitzchak’s response to the passing of Sarah. How does Avraham mourn for his wife, … Read the rest

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Parashat Chayei Sarah and Preparing for Thanksgiving.

Credits: Tovah Leah Nachmani and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty

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Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 – Rivka: The Original Influencer

Description: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a spouse for his son Yitzchak. Avraham doesn’t offer much in the way of criteria, but … Read the rest

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At least half of the relationships in our modern times don’t last. When we are looking for love that will last, how do we know what to look for? And once we find love, how do we rekindle the sparks… Read the rest

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