Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Marriage of Sarah and Abraham

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You’re not wrong. to a classic tale of jealousy, longing, and a bit of divine intervention, straight from the heart of the Sarah and Abraham story. Imagine this: Sarah, Abraham's w...

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Covenant of Circumcision and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:132

But the story, as often happens, is richer and more nuanced than we might initially think. The Torah tells us that thirteen years after Ishmael's birth, God commanded Abraham to pe...

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Day of Atonement and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:135

Sometimes, the stories behind them are even more incredible than the rituals themselves. Let's talk about brit milah, circumcision, and a story that links it to the holiest day of ...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:138

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, this wasn't just any ordinary tree; it was practically a lie detector for the soul! Imagine a tree that could distinguish ...

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Abraham Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:139

He belonged to that rare breed of truly pious individuals: those "who promise little, but perform much." (Avot 5:13) Remember the story of the three strangers who appear outside Ab...

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Divine Presence of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:165

Even after the Shekhinah – that divine presence, the very aura of God – had withdrawn from him, Abraham didn't give up on praying for the sinners of his generation.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...

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Abimelech in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:184

Dreams have always held a powerful sway over our imaginations, and in the world of the Torah, they're often a direct line to the divine. But what happens when a dream delivers a wa...

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Abimelech's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:185

Talk about a wake-up call! He and his people were terrified, convinced a similar fiery doom might be headed their way. Can you blame them? Abimelech, understandably shaken, summons...

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Birth of Isaac and Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:191

It wasn't just a happy occasion for Abraham and Sarah, who, as you might recall, had waited years for this miracle. No, this was a global celebration! According to Legends of the J...

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