Too Many People Walk Alone
Walking together into difficulty, rather than alone, is a focal point of parashat Vayera, where God commands Abraham to do the impossible.
Zachary Bernstein-Rothberg
Walking together into difficulty, rather than alone, is a focal point of parashat Vayera, where God commands Abraham to do the impossible.
The Torah reading for Rosh Hashanah, in Genesis, tells the story of the binding of Isaac, telling us about the imperfectness of humans.
In preparation for Rosh HaShana, explore more about the binding of Isaac and understanding how that impacts the exploration of the body, soul, and trans experience.
Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayera, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.
Prayer is God’s constant invitation to approach. An opportunity to our deepen relationships with God and ourselves, by sharing how we feel.
We can choose, in our relationships, to see others as if through G-d’s eyes. This helps us be less alone and to see one another’s dignity.
Abraham’s hospitality at Mamre is met with a promise of a child, echoed in the haftarah, as Elisha rewards the woman of Shunem similarly.
Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
The story of Avraham is full of tragedy but also the great gift of speaking truth to power and knowing when not to believe.
Summer barbecues are great for relaxation and rejuvenation, and an opportunity to extend and receive hospitality like Abraham and Sarah.