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Comparing the Greatness of Chuldah and Rachav
As with many prophets, Chuldah HaNavia is not as widely known as would be appropriate given her contribution to the Jewish people. Chuldah’s story is brought in Melachim II, where Yoshiyahu HaMelech sends his advisors to Chuldah to make sense of the ominous scroll found in the Beit HaMikdash. Chuldah’s piece spans only seven pesukim,…
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Chana: Refusing to Accept the Status Quo
Chana is named as one of the seven prophetesses in Israel, with a prayer so formative that it is nearly unparalleled…
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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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Serach: A Link to the Past
Who is Serach bat Asher, where does she appear in Tanach, and what do we learn from her?..
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Yocheved: The Woman Who Bore the Five Greatest Prophets of Israel
Yet we know that no ordinary woman gives birth to the savior of Israel, so who was this ‘silent partner’ in Moshe’s upbringing?..
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Batya: Facilitator of the Jewish People’s Redemption
The story of Moshe Rabbeinu and, by extension, the geula of the Jewish people from Mitzrayim, is incomplete without Batya…
