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The first matriarch, wife of Abraham, and mother of Isaac, whom she birthed at the age of 90. Sarah, in rabbinic tradition, is considered holy, beautiful, hospitable, a prophet, and a covenantal partner to God, like Abraham. Many prayers, particularly the amidah (the central silent prayer), refer to God as Magen Avraham – protector of Abraham. Many Jews now add: pokehd or ezrat Sarah – guardian or helper of Sarah.
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