
The Importance of Personal Stories
This L’dor V’dor essay explores the importance of holding onto and sharing personal stories, and passing this to future generations.

This L’dor V’dor essay explores the importance of holding onto and sharing personal stories, and passing this to future generations.

In evaluating Parashat Hayyei Sarah, Rachel Cohn evaluates the echoes of legacies and how past lives continue living.

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Chayei Sarah, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

The parashah and haftarah both explore the theme of old age, offering two distinct visions of aging through the lives of Abraham and David.

Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.

Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.

Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.

What does “Barukh HaShem” really mean? What is the origin of this phrase? If we don’t believe in God, how do we relate to the phrase?