The young Rebbe Rashab cries saying it’s not fair that G-d appeared to Abraham but not to him! The grandfather, the Tzemach Tzedek, explains why Abraham deserved G-ds appearance, as we too deserve it if we stand firm in life’s severe tests.
Abraham, already an old man, is circumcised and is convalescing. Yet, seeing strangers in the distance, he invites them in. Not for company, but because his mission is to influence people to lead a better life through belief and wisdom. This should be our goal as well, and our home should visibly reflect that same…
A five-year-old complains why G-d appeared to Abraham but not to him. He receives a profound spiritual answer at his level of understanding, which teaches us not to shy away from spiritual teachings even to young children. Notes: In the beginning of this week’s Parsha, VaYeira, G-d appears to Abraham, which is not surprising given…
A five-year-old complains why G-d appeared to Abraham but not to him. He receives a profound spiritual answer at his level of understanding, which teaches us not to shy away from spiritual teachings even to young children. • In the beginning of this week’s Parsha, VaYeira, G-d appears to Abraham, which is not surprising given…
Abraham was a spiritual adept. He was a truly enlightened human-being with a capacity to recognise and communicate with men and angels alike. In our Parsha, Vayera, he is found chatting to three angels that come to visit him on his painful third day after his adult circumcision
We have today so many shows telling us how to entertain. Food shows that blow the imagination. Magazines on table décor that take away the breath of even the most talented party planners. Lighting effects, table shapes, and even appeals to the olfactory through ingenious scents and perfumery. • Abraham didn’t have access to Vogue…
Having guests over is not just a nice thing to do. It is a Mitzva of high order as it demonstrates the openness of your spirit, through your home, and strengthens the bond you have with others, demonstrating the value of such bond Notes: • Everyone is familiar with the episode of three angels visiting…
Don’t Just Look – See! It’s not enough to look; one must also see. To learn from life one must be conscious of what the eyes actually see i.e mindful presence – then life can be a teacher.
Hardening Pharaoh’s heart was not just a matter of preventing him from freedom of action – it actually meant an imprisonment of his very will.
Abraham is 99 when he is circumcised. 3rd day is worst. And it’s a particularly hot day. What does he do? He sits at the entry waiting for visitors? So G-d is forced to send angels who appeared human to please his servant Abraham. Abraham’s passion is serving others. His mission is to change the…
