for her rest. The children marry. There is much begetting. I’d give you the details but this homework is your obligation. At the risk of a major spoiler I’ll tell you this – her husband doesn’t make ...

Parshat Vayeira begins with the aftermath of Avraham having undergone the Brit Milah at the age of 99; within this Parshah, his son, Yitzchak will be born when Avraham is 100-the commentaries note ...

In Jewish law, this appears to be the most irrelevant instruction. In the Shulchan Auruch, Orach Chaim, chapter 218, we are given details of blessings, and our sages tell us that when one is standing ...

When God first spoke to Abraham, He issued a command that changed history: “Lech lecha [go forth] from your country, from your birthplace, and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you ...

Our forefather Abraham was the first person in the world to discover God on his own. God revealed Himself to him and said: “Lech lecha” – go forth; it is time for you to begin your journey, for ...

Parashat Lech Lecha: From Everyman to hero The Torah presents Abraham not as a spiritual giant chosen by default but as Everyman. He is not depicted as a polished hero with prior accomplishments but ...