Chayei Sara – The Value of ‘Wasted’ Time
In Parshat Chayei Sara we read not only of the death of Sara but also of Abraham’s death. “And Sara’s lifetime was… the years of the life of Sara” (Genesis 23:1). “And these are...
Monthly Archive: October 2013
Vayera – What is more important than the Highest Priority?
Rash”i cites the Midrash that Abraham interrupted a ‘visit’ with the Almighty to run and entertain the nomads who appeared near his dwelling. Abraham bid the Lord to ‘wait’ until he took care of...
Lech Lecha – A Lonesome Man of Faith
In the Torah’s narrative we don’t learn much about Abraham himself. The Torah gives us brief glimpse and records small exchanges, but on the whole we are left to fill the gaps with the...
Noah – A Man Who Didn’t Fit the Mold
How does one survive alone on an island? How does one maintain basic goodness in an environment that is entirely corrupt? How did Noah do it? On a smaller scale, how do we maintain...