LESSONS FROM RACHEL AND LEAH
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The biblical patriarch, Jacob, married two sisters: his cousins, Rachel and Leah. He was only meant to marry Rachel, but was duped into marrying Leah – with deep and lasting repercussions. Rabbi Dunner examines this troubling narrative from Parshat Vayeitzei, and offers some enlightening insights.
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