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Weekly Torah Portion: Starbucks and the Lesson of Jacob’s Pillow
The sun is setting, and Jacob rests his head after a harrowing day. He is fleeing from his brother Esau. In an open field, Jacob gathers stones and makes a pillow of sorts so he can sleep before moving on in the morning. Amazingly, the...
Weekly Torah Portion: What Christians Can Teach Jews About Israel
4,000 years ago, Abraham established Jewish ownership in Israel; today, twice as many Evangelicals than American Jews believe God gave Israel to the Jewish people. Â This weekend, tens of thousands of Jews will arrive in Hebron to spend...
Weekly Torah Portion: An Unforgettable Visit With Abraham
Abraham receives a special visitor in his home. Three days after the painful procedure of circumcision, God comes to visit Abraham. What does God say to Abraham? What is His message at this significant time? Strangely, the verse only says...