RACHEL IS REMEMBERED

1) האדמון כבט שלא חלה -

What indicates that falling to Esav is what Rachel feared?

2) פדותה מִזֵּד, ולא חֻלָּלָה -

For what merit did Hashem spare Rachel?

3) עֻבָּר להמיר בבטן אחות -

According to the Piyut, Rochel initially conceived a girl, whereas Leah conceived a boy -- and Hashem switched the embryos mid-pregnancy. What hints to such a miracle can we find in the Pesukim?

U'NESANEH, TOKEF KEDUSHAS HA'YOM

4) ומלאכים יחפזון, וחיל ורעדה יאחזון -

Why do the Mal'achim tremble from Hashem's judgment? Do they have free will, or do they sin?

5) בראש השנה יכתבון... מי יחיה ומי ימות -

What are the two aspects of Hashem's yearly judgment? Which is inscribed on Rosh Hashanah and sealed on Yom Kippur?

6) כמה יעברון וכמה יבראון -

The Piyut describes how every new life that is to be born is determined on Rosh Hashanah! If so, what was unique about Hashem remembering Sarah, Rachel and Chanah on this date?

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