Tag: Vayeira
BUILT ON KINDNESS
At the beginning of Parshat Vayera, according to one interpretation, Abraham told God to wait... Read More
THE THREAT OF SODOM
Unsurprisingly, last week’s release of Donald Trump jr.’s debut book, Triggered, immediately unleashed an avalanche... Read More
WHEN DOING NOTHING PREVENTS THE TRIUMPH OF EVIL
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do... Read More
THE STRANGE EPISODE OF LOT AND HIS DAUGHTERS
The story of Lot and his daughters (Gen. 19) is one of the most confounding... Read More
AN INTERESTING CAST OF CHARACTERS
A century ago this week, Lord Arthur Balfour, British foreign secretary and former prime minister,... Read More
HOSPITALITY IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
The Torah portion of Vayeira begins with the patriarch Abraham sitting at the entrance of... Read More
LOT’S WIFE AND THE MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE
A few days ago I became aware of a viral Internet phenomenon known as the... Read More
THE ORIGINS OF A SEMITIC NATION
Without wishing to shock you in any way, I have a confession to make. Apparently... Read More