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Chayei Sarah 5762 - November 9, 2001
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What do you do if you have a vision, and are determined to see that vision implemented in the life of every man, woman and child on the face of the earth?
What do you do if you have a vision, and are determined to see that vision implemented in the life of every man, woman and child on the face of the earth?
Parshah
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A bit about death, a lot about marriage and the art of storytelling. Also: sages and commentators ponder the significance of 400 shekels, 10 camels, two bracelets and a ring, a third wife and six more sons, and Chassidic masters discourse on life after death, a disappearing bridegroom and the return of Hagar.
A bit about death, a lot about marriage and the art of storytelling. Also: sages and commentators ponder the significance of 400 shekels, 10 camels, two bracelets and a ring, a third wife and six more sons, and Chassidic masters discourse on life after death, a disappearing bridegroom and the return of Hagar.
Story
Love at First Sight: Five Biblical Examples
In five instances, the Torah describes the phe-nomenon of love at first sight: in the love of Adam for Eve, of Rebecca for Isaac, of Jacob for Rachel, of David for Abigail, and of David for Bathsheba. These five, in their historical order, are descending examples of how the intensity of love at first sight can be focused into mature, rooted love.
In five instances, the Torah describes the phe-nomenon of love at first sight: in the love of Adam for Eve, of Rebecca for Isaac, of Jacob for Rachel, of David for Abigail, and of David for Bathsheba. These five, in their historical order, are descending examples of how the intensity of love at first sight can be focused into mature, rooted love.
The wicked in their lifetimes are called "dead"; the righteous in death are called "living."
— Talmud, Berachot 18
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Even before I am aware of my thoughts, He has it all worked out. (Psalms 139:4 according to the Targum)
Trusting in the One Above doesn’t mean waiting for miracles.
It means having confidence in yourself and in what you have decided to do.
Because you trust the One Above has set you on a good path and put the right ide...
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