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akeidah – binding

The akeidah (binding of Isaac) is recorded in Genesis 22. God commanded Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice.

Parshat Vayeira Summary

November 14, 2024October 20, 2022

Parshat Vayeira is the 4th parsha in Sefer Bereshit (also known as Genesis).

This parsha is verses Genesis 18:1 – 22:24, or a total of 147 verses.

Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis Tags Abraham - Avraham, akeidah - binding, altar - mizbeach, angels - malachim, Isaac - Yitzchak, Sarah - Sarai

Chayei Sarah 5773 – The Tenth Trial

November 20, 2024November 5, 2012

There is a phenomena that we all see from time to time – a person who carefully observes Jewish ritual but seems to be lax when dealing with people.

In this week’s parsha we see how Abraham dealt with people during a very difficult time in his life.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis Tags Abraham - Avraham, akeidah - binding, Sarah - Sarai

How Many Times Did God Speak to Avraham?

October 19, 2023October 23, 2012

Parshat Lech Lecha 5773

It’s easy to get the wrong impression.

When we read the Chumash, it seems like every few lines God is speaking to someone.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis Tags Abraham - Avraham, akeidah - binding, inspiration

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