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Toldot: Re-digging the Wells

Toldot: Re-digging the Wells

FromSeven Minute Torah


Toldot: Re-digging the Wells

FromSeven Minute Torah

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Toldot is the story of Isaac. Poor, passive, nebbishy Isaac. And yet, the parashah describes him re-digging the wells of his father Abraham: a powerful metaphor for receiving and renewing traditions, and passing them on to the next generation.
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Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. With questions or comments, please contact me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.