Torah Commentary
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Together, we will champion the lessons of Passover by bringing greater wholeness, justice, and belonging to our world.
Together, we will champion the lessons of Passover by bringing greater wholeness, justice, and belonging to our world.
Torah Commentary
The Journey, Interrupted
Parashat Lech L’cha sets the stage for the historical, geographical, and spiritual journey of the Jewish people. We meet Abram, who at God’s instruction leaves his home in Mesopotamia to begin a pilgrimage to Canaan.
Change of Name: Change of Status
These days, people alter their names for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they are getting married or divorced, they wish to assume a stage name, they want to correct their name, or they simply don't like their name. Some but not all of these cases represent a change in status.
B'rit Milah: A Jewish Answer to Modernity
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Lech L'cha for Tweens: New Names for Abram and Sarai
We can learn from Abraham's example by facing our insecurities and deciding that changes we need to make in our own lives. Read ideas and questions for discussing Lech L'cha with your tweens.
Pluralism Without and Within
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"I will make of you a great nation, / And I will bless you; / I will make your name great, / And you shall be a blessing." (Genesis 12:2)