Monthly Archives: October 2013

Isaac & Rebekah

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

The couples of the Torah continue to fascinate me. This week, we are visited by Isaac and Rebekah, the only couple of the forefathers who maintains a complete monogamous relationship. No maidservants, no second wives, and even in times of … Continue reading →

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Home & Homeland: where is it?

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Sarah passed away and Abraham takes matters into his own hands, looking for a wife, first for Isaac and later in this Torah portion, also for himself (and some major commentators will tell us he got back together with Hagar). … Continue reading →

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Yes Dear: An Intervention in Abraham and Sarah’s Tent

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Jane: Honey, what is that wooden sled still doing here? Jakie almost broke his head tripping over it when we walked into the garage! You know how much I hate it. I told you to throw it away!! Joe: Honey, … Continue reading →

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Counting Adam, Noah, Abraham…

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

The publication of the recent Pew survey has brought us back to the number game: how many are we? How may on us in the U.S.? In CA? How many of us are Israeli? Russian? Under 18? Under 40? Over … Continue reading →

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