This picture of Rachel's Tomb compliments
of Avrohom Dovid
http://www.ThirdTemple.com
WHEN
YAAKOV ASKED HIS SON YOSEF to bury him in Hebron
along with the other Patriarchs and Matriarchs, Yaakov explained why he
buried Joseph's mother Rachel in Bethlehem. She was destined by G-d to be
accessible to her children, the Jewish nation, when they were exiled from
the Land of Israel (see article
on Rachel).
As it says in Jeremiah "Thus said the L-rd: a voice is heard on high, lamentations and bitter weeping, - Rachel weeps for her children. She refuses to be consoled, as her children are gone. Thus replied the L-rd: "Keep your voice from weeping and prevent your eyes from tears, for your efforts and endeavor will be rewarded, says G-d. They shall return from the land of the enemy. There is hope for your future, declares G-d: Your children shall return back to their boundaries."
Since that exile, spiritual leaders in every generation have sought to bring the Jewish people back to their physical and spiritual boundaries.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller follows in this tradition, and has, for over two decades, helped thousands return more fully to the beauty of their Jewish heritage.
Internationally
known as an outstanding scholar of Jewish Studies as well as a gifted lecturer,
she has been a full-time faculty member of Neve Yerushalayim College in
Jerusalem since 1980. Her areas of expertise include textual analysis of
Biblical literature and Jewish philosophy with an emphasis on the teachings
of Maimonides and Maharal. She is also particularly well known for her courses
devoted to the role of women in Judaism and analyses of the lives of women
in the Bible.
She is
distinguished by her unique teaching style. Based on classical sources,
her insights on virtually any topic within Jewish studies flow in a seemingly
effortless stream. While leading her listeners along creative new lines
of thoughts, she resorts to a disarmingly keen sense of humor to provide
practical examples that illustrate and draw personal relevance from even
the most abstract concepts.
Rebbetzin
Heller is also noteworthy as an example of a woman who has managed to balance
her responsibilities as a mother of a large family with her role as a leading
public figure throughout her career in Jewish education.
A sought-after
speaker, her lecture tours throughout the United States, Canada, England
and South Africa always draw enthusiastic crowds.
Popular
worldwide as a weekly columnist in Hamodia, Rebbetzin Heller is the author
of two books, "More
Precious than Pearls" and "This
Way Up."
This site has been created to offer a broader audience the benefit of her Torah wisdom.
