by Steve Brizel
Avraham and Jewish Continuity
R. Jonathan Sacks tells us why Avraham's actions in securing a burial place and in finding a shidduch are vital lessons today: linkR. Berel Wein informs us why Sarah Imeinu continues to play a vital role in our lives: linkR. Shlomo Riskin teaches us that all of the details surrounding the burial of Sarah are meant to emphasize that the spiritual life is immortal and that a life devoid of spirituality is temporary and fleeting: linkThe Relationship Between Avraham and SarahDr. Ruth Wolf explores the marital relationship between Avraham and Sarah and what we can learn from it: linkR. Zvi Sobolofsky discusses Chesed as the main ingredient and guide to a successful marriage: linkAvraham and GriefR. Yissachar Frand investigates how Avraham Avinu was able to purchase the Meoras HaMachpelah in the time of his deepest grief: linkThe Third WifeR. Yaakov Medan explores who was Keturah: linkThe Life of SarahR. Zev Leff analyzes how the life of Sarah inspired Queen Esther: linkMitzvos, Halacha and DetailsR. Avigdor Nevenzal tells us that even the most seemingly meaningless passages in the Torah are filled with the most profound meaning: linkR. Yaakov Haber (formerly of RIETS and now living and teaching in Israel) explores the sources of Gmilus Chasadim: linkAvraham, Eliezer & RivkahR. Chanoch Waxman discusses the detailed process of the selection of Rivkah: linkR. Mordechai Willig focuses on the key factors in choosing a spouse: linkR. Efraim Buchwald investigates what Avraham was looking for in a shidduch for Yitzchak: link