Rabbi Martha Bergadine Lech Lecha
Rabbi Bergadine considers the literal meaning of the first 2 words – lech lecha- go forth for yourself. She quote Rashi, who interpreted the phrase…
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Rabbi Bergadine considers the literal meaning of the first 2 words – lech lecha- go forth for yourself. She quote Rashi, who interpreted the phrase…
I am El Shaddai. Walk in My ways and be tamim. Please follow the link below to read Rabbi Barenblat’s poem what it means to…