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Why Is There a Sandek at a Brit?

One of the highest honors at a brit milah (Jewish circumcision) is holding the baby on one’s lap

By Yehuda Shurpin

25 Shabbat Facts Every Jew Should Know

Every week, for the 25 hours beginning just before sundown on Friday until after night has fallen on Saturday night, Jewish people celebrate Shabbat, a period of rest and spiritual rejuvenation.

By Menachem Posner

When You Can’t Wrap Your Mind Around G-d’s Plan

Why would G‑d finally give Abraham a son and then take him away? Why snuff out Isaac’s life before he’s had any children of his own? Abraham and Sarah would have no children or grandchildren to continue their legacy of monotheism.

By Rochel Holzkenner

Too Much Testing?

Why was Abraham continuously tested?

By Menachem Feldman

Vayera Parshah Quiz

Take this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Vayera.

By Menachem Posner

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