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And the story of how he pleaded for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the most powerful examples of intercession in the entire Torah. Remember the story? God, seeing the w...
Even after the Shekhinah – that divine presence, the very aura of God – had withdrawn from him, Abraham didn't give up on praying for the sinners of his generation. Can you imagine...
Our tale begins with angels leaving Abraham at midday, their wings carrying them towards Sodom as evening approached. Now, usually, angels are all about speed. They deliver their m...
The story of Lot, Abraham's nephew, gives us a masterclass in hospitality gone wrong. We all know the basics: God, displeased with the wickedness of Sodom, sends angels to investig...
We all know the story. The wicked city, the angels disguised as travelers, the impending doom. But have you ever stopped to consider just how far gone the people of Sodom were? Acc...
But even he wasn't setting a great example. You see, according to tradition, a man should be ready to risk everything to protect his wife and daughters. But Lot? Well, he was willi...
Angels, messengers of God, have rescued Lot and his family, leading them away from the impending destruction. They're given one crucial instruction: don't look back. Don't even thi...
Take the story of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and the destruction of Sodom. We all know the story. God, disgusted by the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah, decides to destroy them. But A...
Jewish tradition is full of instances where the "when" is just as important as the "what." Take the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. We all know the story of the wic...
