12 Hakhel Facts Every Jew Should Know

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[Read]( [Meditations for the Month of Kislev: G-d’s Warm, Supportive Embrace]( [Meditations for the Month of Kislev: G-d’s Warm, Supportive Embrace]( The concept of support is deeply interwoven with Kislev. By Etti Krinsky [Read]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Parshah [Did Jacob Not Care for His Mother?]( [Did Jacob Not Care for His Mother?]( How could Jacob accept Rebbeca’s offer to take his father’s curses upon herself? There must be a reason for this seeming lack of care. By Yossy Goldman [Read]( [Why Isaac's Wells Lasted, and Abraham's Did Not]( [Why Isaac's Wells Lasted, and Abraham's Did Not]( Each of the three forefathers typified something unique, a particular “brand” that was thereafter permanently imprinted into the Jewish DNA. By Aharon Loschak [Read]( [For Your Toldot Study Group (PDF)]( [For Your Toldot Study Group (PDF)]( This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. 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