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Understanding Rachel’s Cry (Part 4 of 5)

Tisha B'Av After October 7th

Rabbi David Fohrman takes us deeper into the depths of Rachel's anguish, exploring the layered resonances of her tears throughout her life. By tracing back through key moments of her pain, from the betrayal and selling of her son Joseph to her struggle with infertility, Rabbi Fohrman reveals a profound message from God about the essence of Rachel's suffering and the fears that lie at the core of her anguish.

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