Claiming an Unworded, Yet Holy Union (Parashat Chayei Sarah)

Download this resource »

November 18, 2006 | By Moshe Ben Chacon

Topic(s): Dating and Relationships

Media Type(s): Torah Commentary

Textual Source: Genesis

Torah Portion: Chayei Sara

This resource is part of the Torah Queeries collection.

One Midrash holds that Isaac was born with a female soul. The binding of Isaac was a ritual through which Isaac’s soul transmuted from female into male, enabling Isaac to eventually fall in love with and marry Rebecca. The author explores why Rebecca was chosen to be Isaac's mate, and what traits God would consider most important in a life partner more generally.

Back to resources