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Nathan the Prophet
Best-known to us as King David's prophet, Nathan should perhaps better be known as the man who ensures Solomon's rise to the throne of Israel.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, God makes a covenant with Abram promising to make his descendants a great nation. God changes Abram’s name to Abraham. Abraham has a child with Hagar and names him Ishmael. God then promises Abraham’s barren wife, Sarah, that she will have a child.
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Lech-Lecha: A Call for Unity
What we can learn from Abraham's other child.
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This prayer praises God's greatness and God's ability to bring peace to the world.
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Easy, vegetarian Middle Eastern comfort food that is hearty and delicious.
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