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Israel as Estranged Wives and Widows

The metaphor of Israel as the wife of God receives several potent and shocking midrashic reinterpretations as the rabbis reflect on Israel's suffering and persecution.

Jacob and His Two Wives

The emotional struggles of our ancestors can help guide us today.

Jewish Husbands, Jewish Wives, and Jewish Partners

Husbands, wives, and relationships in Judaism are governed by the principle that "It is not good for the human to be alone."