Lekh-L'kha

Genesis 12:1-17:27

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    Text Studies

    Go From Your Land by Joel Lynn
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    Unconditional Love by Rabbi Neal Joseph Loevinger
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    Covenanting by Rabbi Shira Milgrom
    Provided by the Union of Reform Judaism, the central body of Reform Judaism in North America.

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    Parashat Lekh Lekha
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    For Your Own Good by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky
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    Shield of Abraham by Ismar Schorsch
    Provided by the Jewish Theological Seminary, a Conservative rabbinical seminary and university of Jewish studies.

    Recognizing The Heir by David Elcott
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    Abram And God's Mutual Faith by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
    Provided by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, which ordains Conservative rabbis at the University of Judaism.

    Beginning With The Individual by Rabbi Shimon Felix
    Provided by the Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel, a summer seminar in Israel that aims to create a multi-denominational cadre of young Jewish leaders.

    Educating Against Egypt by Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt
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    Social Action Within Our Walls: Smashing Jewish Idols by Rabbi Andrew Bachman
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