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BY RABBI IRWIN KELLAR
NEWS OF INSPIRATION
Summary
In this Torah portion, three guests arrive at Abraham and Sarah’s tent. They inform Abraham that God will give the elderly Sarah a child. The prophesy comes true,
Parashat Vayera
November 04, 2023
TORAH READING
Genesis 18:1 – 22:24
HAFTARAH
II Kings 4:1 – 4:37
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