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Tamar: A Selfless Hero
We meet Tamar in the book of Genesis, where her story is presented in the midst of the tale of Yosef…
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Who Was Tzipora, the Wife of Moshe, the Greatest of All Prophets?
Imagine what outstanding middot and refined qualities a girl would need to possess to be worthy of marrying Moshe Rabbeinu…
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Leah: The True Value of Gratitude
Every Jewish schoolchild knows that the very first word out of our mouths each morning is “Modeh ani.”
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Rachav: From Harlot to Righteous
How does a non-Jewish harlot, famed for her good looks and beauty, marry the leader of the Jewish nation, Yehoshua Bin Nun?..
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Bnot Tzelofchad: Female Agents of Change
Every word in the Torah teaches us something; no single term is excessive or unnecessary. Hence, the mention of the daughters of Tzelofchad in two different places, and the details that were chronicled, convey an important message for all generations…
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Tamar: Unholy Actions, Holy Outcomes
In Parshat Vayeishev, we are introduced to Tamar, an exemplary tzaddeket who was as righteous as she was beautiful…