EPISODE · Oct 24, 2021 · 15 MIN
Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 – Rivka: The Original Influencer
from Chaye Sarah | Elmad Online Learning Torah Podcasts, Online Jewish Learning · host Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 - Rivka: The Original Influencer Description: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a spouse for his son Yitzchak. Avraham doesn't offer much in the way of criteria, but Eliezer devises a test of character to find a spouse worthy of Yitzchak. As we witness the encounter between Eliezer and Rivka, the reader notices many similarities in words, actions, and values to the stories of Avraham. Rivka exercises leadership and uses her influence to prove herself worthy to be the true successor to Avraham and leader of the next generation. Verses: Bereishit Rabbah 60:8, Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 18:1-8, Joshua 24:2-3, Bereishit Rabbah 63:4, Genesis 22:17 Download the Source Sheet Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts. For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbi Michael Emerson - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
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Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 - Rivka: The Original Influencer Description: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a spouse for his son Yitzchak. Avraham doesn't offer much in the way of criteria, but Eliezer devises a test of character to find a spouse worthy of Yitzchak. As we witness the encounter between Eliezer and Rivka, the reader notices many similarities in words, actions, and values to the stories of Avraham. Rivka exercises leadership and uses her influence to prove herself worthy to be the true successor to Avraham and leader of the next generation. Verses: Bereishit Rabbah 60:8, Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 18:1-8, Joshua 24:2-3, Bereishit Rabbah 63:4, Genesis 22:17 Download the Source Sheet Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts. For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbi Michael Emerson - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
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