Fear Becomes Strength
God has many names in Judaism. Pachad Yitzchak is one of the most ominous and enigmatic.
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The Fear of Isaac
The concept of “Pachad Yitzchak” is about religious relief experienced in the aftermath of extreme emotions.
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Less Fear, More Resolve
We must not give in to our fears, and we must not act based on our fears. Rather, we must hold fast to hope and to vision.
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Embracing Fear
Rosh Hashanah is when — if we are willing to embrace the fear of being transparent before God — we can adopt a fresh start and be created anew.
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NiSh’ma: Pachad Yitzchak
Our three commentators unpack a beautiful and complicated Zusya story as told by Martin Buber in Tales of the Hasidim. They reflect on the relationship between fear and love.
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Consider and Converse: A Guide to Pachad Yitzchak
A guide with suggestions, activities, and prompts for individual contemplation and informal or more structured conversations.
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