Theophany
- 5780, Abimelech, Abraham, Akedah, Bereshit, Dissertation Diary, Genesis, Hagar, Hospitality, Ishmael, Lot, Messiah, Midrash, Parsha, Philo, Sarah, Sister Wives, Sodom, Theophany, Vayera
Our Ancestral Drama: Comedy or Tragedy?
The laughing started last week, but argument, sin, confusion, and oppression are quick on the heels of such mirth. In a parsha that begins with guests, hospitality, and a theophany, the human condition…
- Abraham, Akedah, Angels, Argument, Be'er Sheva, Bereshit, Estrangement, Hagar, Ishmael, Komps Kaos, Lot, Parsha, Sacrifice, Sarah, Sodom, Strange, Strangers, Theophany, Vayera
Strange, Stranger, & Estranged
Our parsha this week begins with the story of three strangers – angels, perhaps a theophany, men, messengers – who are unknown to Abraham and Sarah. After laying out the spread for these…
- Abraham, Akedah, Argument, Bereshit, Change, Isaac, Lekh Lekha, Messengers, Mundane, Parsha, Prayer, Questions, Righteous, Rosh Hoshannah, Sarah, Thanksgiving, Theology, Theophany, Vayera, Visitors
Changing G!d’s Mind
Last week int he parsha – and in national and world events – we were incited to action. Lekh Lekha, we have been instructed – GO! for yourselves (and for others) – we…