Abraham

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Abraham: (a) (1813-1638 BCE) The first of the three Patriarchs; the first Jew. He discovered G-d on his own and rejected the idolatry of his contemporaries. G-d commanded him to travel from his Mesopotamian homeland to Canaan, where He bequeathed the land to his descendants in the Covenant between the Parts. He successfully withstood ten tests with which G-d challenged him, including the Binding of Isaac incident. Husband of Sarah and Hagar, father of Ishmael and Isaac--his heir. (b) A common Jewish name.

Covenant Between the Parts (5)

Destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah (15)

Abraham's Circumcision (6)

Binding of Isaac (24)

Sarah's Passing (10)

	The History of Monotheism Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe The respective roles of faith and intellect in Abraham's discovery of the truth of the one G-d. Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech-Lecha » Chassidic Masters » The History of Monotheism
	You Can Teach An Old Jew New Tricks By Boruch Cohen It's said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. This is especially true if the old dog's routines were successful. Why should he learn a new trick? Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech-Lecha » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists » You Can Teach An Old Jew New Tricks
	The Birth of Moral Selfhood By Jonathan Sacks "Leave your land, your birthplace and your father's house, and go to the land I will show you." These words are among the most consequential in the history of mankind Spirituality » Essays » The Birth of Moral Selfhood
	The Test By Tzvi Freeman Why does an all-knowing G-d need to test anybody? Shouldn't He know what is in our hearts? And why is Abraham's test of faith "the entire glory of Israel and their merit before their Father in Heaven"? Spirituality » Essays » The Test
	Six Kinds of Perfection By Yanki Tauber Adam was so perfect that he went looking for imperfection. Noah went by the book, Abraham by love, Isaac honed himself to nothingness, Jacob was a whole of infinite parts and Joseph found perfection in challenge Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Six Kinds of Perfection
	The Resemblance Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Abraham and Ishmael, Abraham and Isaac--a study in the difference between likeness and semblance Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Toldot » Chassidic Masters » The Resemblance
	Want It All By Yanki Tauber I think I know why the Rebbe liked this story so much. The child's question and the grandfather's explanation express two extremes, whose contrast and synthesis are a hallmark of the Rebbe's approach to life Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Want It All
	The Three Journeys of Abraham Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe What drives a man to leave his “land, his birthplace, and his father’s house” for an unknown destination? Yet driven we are, in search of something more than what our parents, teachers--indeed our very nature and genes--have to offer. Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech-Lecha » Chassidic Masters » The Three Journeys of Abraham
	The Binding of Isaac Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe "Binding of Isaac" has come to represent the ultimate in the Jew's devotion to G-d. But every nation and cause has its martyrs. Is there anything truly unique about Abraham's deed, or about the Jew's readiness to sacrifice himself for his Creator? Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Vayeira » Chassidic Masters » The Binding of Isaac
	A History of Love Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe A famous talk by the Lubavitcher Rebbe analyzes the lives of Noah, Abraham and Moses as milestones in humanity's journey from an instinctive selfhood to a true concept of "love" for a one's fellow. We also encounter the basis of the Rebbe's ... Parshah » Vayikra - Leviticus » Kedoshim » Chassidic Masters » A History of Love

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