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.
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.
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.