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.

Abraham and the Patriarchs of Hagar

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But let's rewind a bit, to the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. Abraham, known for his humility, gave Sarah the authority to deal with Hagar as she saw fit. However, he did offe...

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Abraham: Destruction of Sodom

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:159

to a story about Abraham, our patriarch, and his audacious negotiation with God over the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. It's a story filled with compassion, courage, and a little bit ...

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Lot's Journey and Sodom

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:171

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...

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Lot Among the Fathers and Abraham

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The story of Lot is a fascinating example. We know him best, perhaps, for his narrow escape from the fiery destruction of Sodom. But did you know that his salvation wasn't just a s...

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Isaac Among the Fathers and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:196

Before the terrible twos, before squabbles over toys… try inheritance disputes! The story of Isaac and Ishmael, sons of Abraham, gives us a glimpse into just that. As Isaac matured...

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Birth of Abraham and Ishmael

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We know the story of Isaac, the son born in Abraham's old age, the one through whom the Jewish people would descend. But what about Ishmael, Abraham's firstborn? Was he forgotten? ...

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The Binding of Isaac and Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:229

But this isn't your typical horns-and-pitchforks depiction. This Satan is far more subtle, far more insidious. Take, for example, the story of Abraham and Isaac – the binding of Is...

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The Binding of Isaac and Sacrifice

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:235

The story of the Akeidah, the Binding of Isaac, is one of the most powerful—and unsettling—in Jewish tradition. It tests the limits of belief, love, and obedience. Imagine this: Ab...

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Isaac's Transgression and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:238

The story doesn’t just end there. There’s more to the tale, details that paint a richer, more complete picture of this pivotal moment in Jewish history. According to Legends of the...

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