When our forefather Avraham was recovering from his circumcision, “G-d appeared to him” [1] in order to fulfil the commandment of ‘visiting the sick’ [2]. ..
Written by Rabbi Daniel Leeman
When Sarah is told that she is to give birth to a child at the ripe old age of 90, she laughs saying ‘my husband is old,’ and HaShem seems displeased ..
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In our sedra, we are told about Avraham Avinu doing the mitzvah of hachnasas orchim, and HaShem visits the sick [Avraham]. Here’s something ..
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The morning that Abraham was to embark to Mt. Moriah to sacrifice his son, the Torah states, “And Abraham woke up early in the morning and he saddled his donkey.” ..
Written by Rafi Jager
Rav Tzaddok HaKohen brings us a fascinating idea and its proof this week. This is it: Avraham Avinu was a man of chesed, right? Correct – ..
Written by d fine
After the Akeidah we are told (22:20) that Avraham was informed that his brother had had twelve children and one grandaughter (Rivkah). It takes several years to have ..
Written by D Fine
At the age of 99 Avraham has a bris. Now that’s sacrifice right? ouch. Anyway, the parsha starts just after his bris, where he is sitting at the entrance to his tent ..
Written by Tal Segal