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Daily Quote
As the sun made to set, a deep sleep fell upon Abra[ha]m; and, lo, a horror of great darkness fell upon him. And [G‑d] said to Abram: “Know surely that your descendents shall be strangers in a land that is not theirs, and they will be enslaved to them, and they will afflict them . . . [but] afterwards they will come out with great wealth . . .”
From the Torah’s description of the “Covenant Between the Pieces,” Genesis 15:12–14
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Weekly Torah Portion
Bereishit
Upcoming Holiday
Chanukah
Dec. 4 - Dec. 12
Weekly Magazine
13 Heroes of October 7th and the Aftermath
The worst of times brings out the best of our people.
By Bruria Efune
12 Women of the Talmud
Read about the remarkable women who earned the respect of the Sages for their erudition, sharp wit, kindness, modesty, or high standing.
By Yehuda Altein
Why Did Eve Listen to the Snake?
Eve had just one commandment: not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. Yet she ate and invited Adam to do the same. The classic commentators discuss why she ever listened to the snake.
By Yehuda Shurpin
Getting Past the Mind
In this swamp of confusion, darkness becomes evil, for it entraps the light. When we tug to fissure their bond, an iron resistance opposes us. In the final release, a burst of energy shakes the cosmos....
By Tzvi Freeman
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By Menachem Posner
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