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Miriam: A Prophetess and a Leader
We first meet Miriam as she appears with the name Puah. Rashi explains that the two midwives, Shifra and Puah, who helped the women in Egypt give birth at the time of their subjugation, were none other than Yocheved and Miriam. Yocheved was called Shifra because she used to clean up the babies, and Miriam…
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Abba’s Wife: Pray for Rain, or for Repentance?
The Jewish calendar helps Am Yisrael understand and connect to life in its many “seasons” – literally and figuratively…
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The Unsung Heroine: Milcah’s Quiet Revolution
In the tapestry of our history, some threads are prominent, catching the eye with their vibrant hues and patterns…
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Rebbetzin Bruria Hutner David: What’s In A Name?
Rebbetzin Bruria David was born in 1938 to her parents Rav Yitzchak and Masha Hutner and was their only child…
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Hagar: The Consequences of False Judgements
“Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not borne to him, and she had an Egyptian handmaid named Hagar”…
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Freyda, Daughter of the Alter Rebbe: The Balancing Act of Salt
In the Torah, how do we understand salt? For one, salt was required alongside all sacrificial offerings at the Holy Temple. Some have used salt as an analogy for G-d’s love towards His people; just as the preservative prevents decay, G-d’s covenant preserves His love with the nation of Israel. People often enjoy adding salt…
