Lech Lecha

Yishmael, a thorn in our sides from his birth

Weekly Torah Study: Lech Lecha

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Abraham could have negotiated for Lot’s release, but he rescued him in a military operation.

Had the words of G-d been said to Abraham today, what would the outcome be?

The command of 'Lech lecha' is spoken constantly by God to everyone, but Avram, our leader, actually heard, internalized, and acted upon it.

Abraham’s descendants, the Jewish people, have shared his test and challenge with him over our long history.

Reading this week's parsha can show us the amazing development in Abraham's life regarding a crucial existential question.

A Jew cannot forge the same connection to Hashem in Ur Kasdim, Haran, Berlin, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, or Palm Beach, as in Eretz Yisrael.

What was once a Divine obligation to Abraham is now coming to a place where you can pursue your professional and financial dreams.

On what basis did God single out Abraham to become Avraham Avinu, the forefather of the Jewish nation? Avraham achieved true greatness. How?

Perhaps it is this challenge of permanency and belonging that has shaped the concept of the eternity of Avraham’s future nation.

Hashem wants the Jews to live in the Land of Israel. What makes so many Jews stay in exile?