betulah and almah

How To Ensure A Meaningful Legacy Aging is associated with changes in physiology, wisdom, and spiritual growth. As we age, we also think about our mortality and the legacy we will leave behind. In this week’s Torah portion Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18), Avraham has aged, and he realizes it is time to ensure his legacy. He entrusts Eliezer, the most faithful member of his household, to find an upstanding bride for his son Yitzchak. The Torah recounts how Eliezer meets Rivkah and witnesses

Refuting the “Virgin Birth” Growing old has its pros and cons. As we age, we mature and gain wisdom. However, on the flip side, we are confronted with our mortality and the legacy we will leave behind. In this week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18), Sarah passes away, and an aged Abraham is near the end of his life. Faced with this reality, Abraham takes steps to ensure his legacy. He instructs Eliezer, the most faithful member of his household, to find an upstanding bride for