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Binding of Isaac, The

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Binding of Isaac, The: (lit. “the binding”); Abraham’s preparation of Isaac as a sacrifice

	Why didn't Abraham plead for his son's life when he was told to sacrifice him? By Tzvi Freeman Question: Why did Abraham protest so strongly on behalf of a handful of lowlife Sodomites and yet submitted silently when commanded to sacrifice his own son? Answer: This is a beautiful question. In fact, my daughter asked me this question some years ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Why didn't Abraham plead for his son's life when he was told to sacrifice him?
	The Marriage Prerequisite By Naftali Silberberg Why did Isaac wait so long to marry; denying his mother the joy of seeing grandchildren? Was it the fear of commitment, or perhaps the desire for a perfect marriage commitment? Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Chayei Sarah » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Messages » The Marriage Prerequisite
	Isaac, Son of Abraham Rectified judgment emerges from mercy Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Bereishit - Genesis » Vayeira » Mystical Classics » Isaac, Son of Abraham
	What Kind of G‑d Would Ask You to Sacrifice Your Son? a conversation By Yanki Tauber Skeptic: Now if that's not the epitome of everything wrong with religion... Believer: Aren't you leaving out a very important part of the story? Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » What Kind of G‑d Would Ask You to Sacrifice Your Son?
	A Very Strange Commandment By Yaakov Paley "Taking a human life is an absolute no-no. How could Abraham have been willing to kill his own son in cold blood? So what if G-d commanded him--that's no excuse!" Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Vayeira » Parshah Columnists » More Parshah Articles » A Very Strange Commandment
	The Great Test G-d’s strange Command, Father and Son Together, The Akedah - Alter, Abraham’s Reward, Abraham and Isaac Return, Sarah’s Death Library » Jewish History » Our Biblical Fathers » The Great Test
	Mr. Self-Sacrifice By Boruch Cohen Sometimes self-sacrifice is not as selfless as it's cracked up to be. Whether the perceived gain is eternal bliss or political propaganda, a famous death can look better than an obscure life... Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Vayeira » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists » Mr. Self-Sacrifice
	The Acid Test By Yossy Goldman Years ago I came across a one-liner that had a profound impact on me personally: "Every Rabbi has only one sermon -- the way he lives his life." It's all too true... Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Vayeira » Parshah Columnists » Weekly Sermonette » The Acid Test
	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
	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

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