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Parashat Lech Lecha: From Everyman to hero

In this week’s Torah portion, “Lech Lecha,” we learn about Abraham – arguably one of the most remarkable figures to ever walk this Earth. Living in an ancient, savage world of idol worship, he was the ...
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Parashat Lech Lecha: Hagar and the God who sees

In a story of power and pain, Hagar reminds us that God’s compassion extends to the unseen and unheard – and calls us to do the same. This week’s Torah portion, “Lech Lecha,” contains two back-to-back ...
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D’Var Torah: True Purpose Often Exists Outside Our Comfort Zone

This week’s Torah portion is Lech-Lecha: Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Lech-Lecha, the divine command to Abraham in Genesis 12:1, is often translated as “Go forth.” But the Hebrew is richer and much more ...